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2024 - 10 - 31

When Rain Turns Deadly: Valencia's 100-Year Flood Shocks the World!

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Valencia faces unprecedented devastation as torrential rains claim lives and disrupt lives. Learn how weather and football collide in this tragic tale!

In a terrifying turn of events, the picturesque city of Valencia, Spain, has been submerged under torrents of rain, leading to devastating flash floods that has claimed at least 95 lives. The severe weather struck on Tuesday, unleashing a year’s worth of rain within just a few hours, an event that officials declare could be the deadliest flooding in Spain’s modern history. Across the eastern province of Valencia, tragedy has unfolded as dozens of towns are left reeling from the catastrophic impacts of this natural disaster.

Rescue teams face an uphill battle as thousands are left trapped in their homes, amidst this deluge of water. With emergency responders working tirelessly around the clock, around 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units have rushed to assist in the recovery and support efforts. Local authorities are doing their utmost to provide help to the community, ensuring shelter for those displaced and assessing the damages incurred by this extreme weather phenomenon.

Interestingly, amid the somber reports of loss and destruction, Valencia CF—one of Spain's most renowned football clubs—has found itself tangled in the aftermath of the floods. As the weekend fixtures approach, Valencia CF has made a formal request to postpone their highly anticipated home game against archrivals Real Madrid due to the flooding, illustrating just how deeply the naturals disasters impact every facet of life, even the beautiful game.

While the grim death toll continues to rise, the community remains resilient, coming together in the face of adversity. Floods like those seen in Valencia serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the unpredictable nature of our climate. Did you know that Spain has seen an increase in severe weather events over the last decade, with researchers pointing towards climate change as a contributing factor? Moreover, Valencia boasts a striking history, being home to the famous La Tomatina festival, where tomatoes fly fast but remain harmless—a stark contrast to the dramatic scenes unfolding today. Valencia will surely rebuild and recover from this ordeal, as the spirit of its people shines bright even in the darkest of times.

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Spain flooding: Photos show the devastation in Valencia (NPR)

Authorities in the region report at least 70 people have been killed after torrential rain overpowered the area.

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Dozens dead, thousands trapped after flash floods in Valencia ... (ABC News)

At least 95 people are dead in the wake of the flooding that took over the southeast of Spain after Tuesday's storms, according to Spanish emergency officials.

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Valencia Flooding: Severe Weather Kills At Least 64 In Spain (Photos) (Forbes)

At least 64 people have died after torrential rainfall impacted eastern Spain late Tuesday, with some areas experiencing a year's worth of rain overnight, ...

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Victims of Valencia flood: 'I thought we would end up in the sea' (EL PAÍS in English)

At least 70 people have died due to flooding in the eastern Spanish province, as confirmed by the Ministry of the Interior, after almost a year's worth of ...

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Spanish floods kill 95 as year of rain falls in a day in Valencia (Reuters)

LA ALCUDIA, Spain, Oct 30 (Reuters) - At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after ...

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Valencia ask to postpone Real Madrid game after floods - source ... (ESPN)

Valencia have requested the postponement of Saturday's home fixture against Real Madrid after floods in the south-east of Spain left at least 70 people dead ...

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Floods in Spain's Valencia Region Kill More Than 70 (The New York Times)

Flash Floods in Spain Leave More Than 95 Dead ... About 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units deployed to the affected areas, and the death toll was ...

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Spain hit by deadliest floods in decades as rain batters Valencia (The Sydney Morning Herald)

La Alcudia: At least 95 people have been killed in the deadliest flooding to hit Spain for three decades after torrential rain battered the eastern region ...

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At least 95 killed in Spanish flash floods as king warns of areas cut ... (BBC News)

Rescue teams are working to recover those missing after floodwater knocked down bridges and dragged cars through streets.

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Scores dead after torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region (BBC News)

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing after huge rains swept the eastern province of ...

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Spain flooding: Photos show the devastation in Valencia (OPB News)

Residents look at cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday. Alberto Saiz. The Spanish government has declared three days ...

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At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain (NPR)

Spain's national weather service said it rained more in eight hours in Valencia than it had in the preceding 20 months.

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Valencia flooding latest: British man among 95 dead in Span floods ... (The Independent)

Spain floods latest: British man, 71, among dead in Spanish floods as death toll nears 100.

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Valencia flooding latest: British man among 95 dead in Span floods ... (The Independent)

Spain floods latest: British man, 71, among dead in Spanish floods as death toll nears 100.

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What It Is Like in Spain After Flash Flooding (The New York Times)

When some of the worst flash floods in decades in eastern Spain hit, Diego Hernandez was passing the city of Valencia on his way to his mother's funeral.

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Severe flash flooding hits Valencia and parts of Spain | CNN (CNN)

Southern and eastern parts of Spain have been hit by severe flash floods. The city of Valencia received more than a year's worth of rainfall in only eight ...

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Why was Valencia flooding so deadly, did warning texts come too ... (Euronews)

Some areas saw a year's worth of rain in just eight hours leaving people trapped in their homes by floodwaters.

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Spain's worst floods in a century kill almost 100 in Valencia region ... (CBS News)

Dramatic flooding killed at least 95 people in Spain between Tuesday night and Wednesday, and the toll was expected to rise as search and rescue operations ...

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Valencia flood disaster (European Space Agency)

Spain is suffering its worst flood in decades after torrential rains struck the eastern province of Valencia. These satellite images vividly illustrate the ...

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After Flash Floods in Spain, Rescuers and Residents Face a Grim ... (The New York Times)

At least 95 people have died, and others are still missing, though how many remains unclear. Rescuers feared finding more bodies, the defense minister said.

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Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie' (BBC News)

The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.

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Real Madrid's LaLiga match against Valencia postponed due to ... (Aljazeera.com)

The Spanish Football Federation adjusted this week's LaLiga schedule in response to the disaster.

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Valencia-Real Madrid among games postponed amid fatal flood ... (ESPN)

Real Madrid's LaLiga match at Valencia on Saturday has been postponed because of the deadly flash floods in Spain.

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Marquez leads MotoGP riders against staging race in flood-hit ... (Aljazeera.com)

The six-time MotoGP world champion is one of several riders who believe the season-ending race should be held elsewhere.

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MotoGP riders against staging race in flood-hit Valencia (Reuters)

MotoGP riders on Thursday said it would be unethical to stage the season's final race in Valencia, with six-times champion Marc Marquez saying funds needed ...

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Flash Flooding in Valencia Puts MotoGP Final Under Threat (Cycle News)

Spain's Valencia region suffered severe storms, which potentially puts the final round of the 2024 MotoGP season in jeopardy.

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Valencia floods: Dorset woman thought 'we could die' (BBC News)

Karen and Steve Loftus, from Dorset, were driving back from visiting their daughter in the Netherlands when the traffic stopped and their car started to fill ...

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Valencia resumes operations in aftermath of deadly flooding in ... (WorldCargo News)

The Port of Valencia has resumed operations at CSP, MSCT, and APM terminals after severe flooding temporarily halted activity across eastern Spain.

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Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people (NPR)

An unknown number of people are still missing and more victims could be found. “Unfortunately, there are dead people inside some vehicles,” Spain's Transport ...

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Valencia Floods (nasa.gov)

Intense rainfall in eastern Spain produced deadly and destructive flash floods in the province of Valencia. On October 29, 2024, more than 300 millimeters ...

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Spain Valencia floods latest: Death toll soars to 158 as more ... (The Independent)

Spain's prime minister has urged residents to stay at home as he warned devastation is “not finished” and declared Valencia a “disaster zone”. Thieves took ...

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Spain Valencia flooding latest: Death toll soars to 158 as EU says ... (The Independent)

Monstrous flash floods in Spain claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the eastern Valencia region alone. An unknown number of people are ...

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PP leader blasts Spanish government for negligence in Valencia ... (EURACTIV)

Tuesday's tragedy was the worst flooding this century and the worst in the last 75 years in Valencia.

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