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Spain mourns as deadly DANA weather floods claim 95 lives; Valencia, Murcia, and Malaga severely affected.
Torrential Downpour in Spain Triggers Deadly Floods
Spain witnessed its deadliest floods in over 50 years, with torrential rains on October 28 leading to catastrophic conditions. Valencia, Murcia, and Andalusia were especially hard-hit, with floodwaters claiming at least 95 lives.
Spain Declares National Mourning Amid Rising Death Toll
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced three days of mourning, with rescue efforts ongoing. Flood-hit areas received record-breaking rainfall, hindering recovery efforts as officials brace for potential additional casualties.
DANA Weather Phenomenon Linked to Spain’s Catastrophic Floods
Scientists attribute the flood crisis to the DANA or “gota fría” phenomenon, an isolated high-altitude depression causing severe, localized downpours in southern and eastern Spain.
