Spain’s catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage
Spain’s catastrophic floods have left behind staggering devastation and despair. But the numbers associated with the tragedy can also help grasp the scope of the natural disaster.
A week after Spain’s floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted for
Francisco Murgui went out to try to salvage his motorbike when the water started to rise. He never came back. One week after
A week after Spain’s floods, families hold out hope that missing loved ones are alive
The gargantuan recovery efforts in dozens of communities slowly moved forward. The prime minister said he'll ask for financial help from the European Union.
Baby girl and her mother among those lost in Spain’s catastrophic flooding
Over a week later, the cleanup goes on to get rid of tons of mud and debris that clog street after street, filling thousands of ground floors, destroying living rooms and kitchens.
A Week After Spain’s Catastrophic Floods, Families Hold Out Hope That Loved Ones Are Not Among the Dead
At least 218 have been confirmed dead after heavy rains starting late on Oct. 29 swamped entire communities, mostly in Valencia region.
Families hold out hope for flood survivors in Spain
Authorities have yet to any give an estimate of the missing. Spanish state broadcaster RTVE shows a steady stream of appeals by people searching for family members.
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Spain: Aftermath of flash floods in Paiporta, Valencia, Spain - 3 Nov 2024
Paiporta, Spain - 03, 2024 Cleaning operations of the streets of the town filled with mud with shovels and other tools in the ...
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'It is all in ruins.' The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain's floods
Four days have passed since tsunami-like floods swept through the southern outskirts of Valencia city, covering many ...
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Spain’s flood poses far-reaching political questions
It was “the greatest natural disaster in our recent history,” declared Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Socialist prime minister. It ...
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Torrent of Mud Catches Parishioners by Surprise During Eucharistic Adoration in Spain
On the afternoon of Oct. 29, between 40 and 50 people had prayed the rosary at 6 p.m. and, a half hour later, the exposition ...
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What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away almost everything in their path.
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Spain’s king stood his ground under a mud barrage. What will the iconic moment mean for his reign?
Spain’s royals, prime minister and other politicians were greeted by crowds hurling mud and debris on Sunday when they tried ...
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Spain floods: Improvised vet station treats pets sick from tainted mud
Two veterinary volunteers take a dog to be treated at a hospital, in Paiporta, Valencia, Spain November 6, 2024. Dolly the puppy receives veterinary treatment at a makeshift clinic in Paiporta ...