Floods
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Are marine heatwaves making natural disasters in Europe more severe?
The pace of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005. Marine heatwaves are not only devastating for life under the…
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One month after Storm Dana, Valencia begins its recovery
Valencia continues to suffer from the effects of one of Spain’s most devastating natural disasters in recent years. Nevertheless, the…
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One month after deadly flood, Valencia’s transport system struggles
The Valencian metro service, which serves an average of 7.5 million people monthly, remains paralysed nearly a month after the…
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Sánchez defends flood response and announces 2.27 billion aid package
This article was originally published in Spanish The Prime Minister defended the state’s management of the floods in the face of…
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Thousands across the UK battle floodwaters caused by Storm Bert
Among the hardest-hit areas were parts of Wales, where authorities issued over 40 flood warnings after floods were reported in…
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Car graveyard reminder of scale of Spain’s devastating flooding
The catastrophic flooding, which mostly affected eastern Spain, began on October 29 when torrential rain battered parts of Valencia, with…
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Teresa Ribera addresses parliament over Valencia flood response
The centre-right Spanish People’s Party has sought to blame Ribera for poor emergency management, who in turn blamed Regional President…
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Spain’s royals return to flood-hit region after being pelted with mud
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were welcomed in a town in Valencia after their first trip was cut short…
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How conspiracy theories about Valencia’s deadly floods spread online
The tragedy that left over 200 people dead has sparked a deluge of disinformation, including claims that the extreme weather…
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Efforts continue to clear sewage system following floods in Spain
In the municipality of Paiporta, 60% of the sewage system has so far been cleared, but the sewers are still…
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