Mallorca panic over, all weather alerts lifted, storm heads back to Valencia
On the mainland, Spaniards are braced for further heavy rain and storms.
Spanish flood-hit towns brace for another storm
On Monday, 10,000 tons of furniture, appliances and clothing were removed, almost as much waste as Valencia disposes of in a year.
Drone view shows damage caused by flood in Paiporta
A drone view shows mud-filled streets and piles of debris and vehicles, following last week's catastrophic flooding in Paiporta, Valencia, Spain, November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel Ausloos
Spanish police seek DNA samples for missing, as PM Sanchez offers rescue package to flood victims
The government has declined to say how many people are missing almost a week on from the disaster.
Aftermath of floods in Spain
Volunteers and locals help to clean the mud off the street following heavy rains in Paiporta, near Valencia.
105 tons and 60 volunteers arrive in Valencia from Mallorca
Once on the ground, the team will assess the needs for a second trip in “fifteen or twenty days”.
Barcelona on red alert for heavy rain now.
Barcelona on red alert for heavy rain now.
The road local residents want reopened.
The road local residents want reopened.
5,000 more troops and 5,000 police and Guardia Civil for Valencia
“My wife and I were utterly heartbroken to learn of the destruction and devastation following the catastrophic flooding in southern and eastern Spain. So many in the United Kingdom have strong, personal ties to Spain, and our nations are bound by so much that we have in common.”
Worst of the storm is over in Mallorca, public told to stay alert
“The great luck is that people stayed at home, otherwise we could be facing another scenario."
Aftermath of floods in Spain
Volunteers queue to get guidelines on how to get organised to best provide help to those affected by the floods and heavy rain, at Ciudad de las Arts y las Ciencias in Valencia, Spain, November 2, 2024. REUTERS/Susana Vera
Isolated flooding is expected in parts of the Balearics.
Isolated flooding is expected in parts of the Balearics.
The tail of the Valencia flash floods may hit Mallorca
Balearic met. office is watching the weather front beacuse it could move towards the Balearics.
The most affected area is Caló den Pellicer Street in Santa Ponsa
The most affected area is Caló den Pellicer Street in Santa Ponsa.
Menorca request to be declared a disaster zone
A disaster zone declaration releases special funding from the Spanish government.
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Comment
Rising floods, fading seasons: A call to protect our planet and embrace nature’s wonders
Something has to give big time as at some point there will be no reversing the climate problems.
Neville James-Davies29/11/2024 10:06