EL PAÍS returns to Blasco Ibáñez Avenue in Catarroja, in Spain’s Valencia province, one month after the massive destruction caused by flash flooding. Things are still far from normal as residents grapple with unsanitary living conditions and the psychological effects of the historic disaster: ‘The emergency has stagnated in Catarroja, like the mud’
One hundred workers with 36 trucks left Tangier for eastern Spain, where they are providing badly needed assistance clearing clogged pipes that pose a health problem
The six people who died in Utiel were not out on the street or in underground garages, but at home where they believed they were safe. Many were elderly, and some tried desperately to save their spouses and children
No fatalities were reported as authorities issued alerts and residents took precautionary measures following the deadly flash floods of two weeks ago
Parts of Catalonia and Málaga are on red alert for intense rainfall, and scores of towns have cancelled classes. After being accused of a slow response last time around, authorities are now rushing to warn citizens to stay safe and promising cabinet reshuffles
The State Meteorological Agency expects abundant, very strong and persistent rainfall from Tuesday, just two weeks after the worst DANA to have hit the country so far this century
The water destroyed Nuria’s house, Sarai’s clothing shop, Maria’s school. Five residents died in a 300-meter stretch of road in Catarroja, one of the hardest hit municipalities in Valencia province. We focused on this spot, where events reflect the magnitude of the disaster: the failure of the alerts, the lost homes and businesses, the delay of the emergency services, the tide of volunteers. And the glimmer of hope for the future
Mònica Torres, a photographer for EL PAÍS, recounts her harrowing experience during the night of the flash floods as she battled to save her belongings while water surged through her home in Picanya
The technology’s ability to forecast floods is limited by the poor quality of data and the irregular behavior of weather events such as a DANA
The children of José Carlos Macario, who disappeared in the flash floods, have spent days combing the ravaged area where they believe the car he was driving might have ended up. It’s a titanic task, but better than staying put
Science is trying to understand how runaway warming in the Arctic can trigger extreme weather events like the Valencia flash floods
Extremist groups are rushing out to Valencia in a very public display of assistance meant ‘only for Spaniards.’ They are banking on popular anger, hoping to attract new members as they push the idea of the proud nation rising up to help its fellow citizens in the face of government inaction
The flash floods in the Valencia region have taken many lives, many homes and several political careers, but it has also destroyed a wideheld view of young people as a selfish and jaded generation
The same storm system that caused deadly flash flooding in Spain’s Valencia region has now gripped parts of Catalonia
The official death toll rose to 211 in the Valencia region, where workers are focusing on underground spaces. Health authorities are warning of the risk of epidemics
Felipe VI, Letizia, the country’s prime minister and the regional premier were pelted with mud and objects as people in Paiporta vented their frustration. Some security sources called the visit ‘a mistake’ and said the events were ‘foreseeable’
The storm delivered a year’s worth of rainfall in just a few hours. The unprecedented downpour overwhelmed rivers, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake
The Valencian town of Chiva has been without electricity, water or communication for days while coming to terms with a heartbreaking death toll
Residents of Sedaví and Alfafar, two towns hit by the flooding, are recovering from the aftermath of the record-breaking storm
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 rain fell in just a few hours
The Defense Ministry has deployed the military to assist in search and rescue efforts after a weather front of unprecedented power hit various regions of the country. Several red warnings remain in place on Friday
The Catalan artist drew for the British government and now the MuVIM in Valencia is bringing together 150 works in a first major exhibition, 30 years after his death
A study published in the journal ‘Nature’ warns that errors, even in simple matters, will be difficult to completely eliminate in the future
Specialized real estate agencies are detecting a spike in interest from foreign investors who want to obtain residency in exchange for buying a home. The surge comes following news that the government wants to end what it terms ‘a speculative investment model’
Seven trucks delivered the specially prepared tomatoes, which are not suitable for consumption, with VIP tickets to ride on the vehicles going for over $500
People are willing to drive for over an hour for a table at La Lluna de Valencia, whose owner has been serving Spanish food for 28 years in a place that people once said was ‘the least suitable’ for a restaurant. Photos of presidents now line the walls
In 2023, 100,000 kilos of cocaine were seized in Spain. According to police sources, this was more than double what was confiscated the previous year. The reasons for the drug avalanche are on the other side of the Atlantic
