A report by Copernicus and the World Meteorological Organization warns of an increased risk of torrential rains on the continent, where warming is progressing faster than in other regions
In recent years, the number of luxury homes acquired along this cooler, greener region of the peninsula has soared, and realtors have noticed an uptick in buyers from the United States
There is no out-of-control engineering causing damage or drought, but the threat of climate change is increasing interest in some countries in techniques to alter the weather
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
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 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
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 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
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