Expert issues warning about worldwide extreme weather crisis; Spain contends with flooding
Spain is currently facing its most severe flooding since 1967. An expert has cautioned that these floods are indicative of a worldwide increase in extreme weather occurrences.
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The Valencia regional government in Spain announced on Sunday that it would impose restrictions on the activities of residents in areas that have been less impacted by the flooding. This measure aims to ensure safety and facilitate effective emergency responses in the areas that have been severely affected. This decision comes in light of a severe storm warning issued by the State Meteorological Agency, which predicts heavy rainfall across various provinces within the Valencia region.
The flooding in Valencia has been labeled as Europe's most catastrophic flood-related disaster since 1967, resulting in at least 214 confirmed fatalities, with many individuals still unaccounted for four days following the intense rainfall that struck the area.
Amidst the ongoing rain, a large search and rescue operation is currently in progress. Prime Minister Sanchez, in a televised statement, confirmed that an additional 5,000 army troops will be deployed to aid in the search and cleanup operations, supplementing the 2,500 soldiers who are already on the ground.
In the affected areas, residents have started to clear out mud and make repairs to damaged buildings and infrastructure. Additionally, volunteers from neighboring regions have come forward to provide assistance. Throughout Spain, donation drives have been initiated to help support those impacted by the disaster.
The record-setting rainfall and resulting flash floods have led to significant casualties and widespread disruptions across Spain, contributing to the increasing number of flooding disasters confronting communities globally.
"The Valencia region was worst affected. Some areas received more than the equivalent of a year's amount of rainfall in the space of eight hours," said World Meteorological Organization spokesperson Claire Nellis.
"The flooding that we're seeing in Spain is just one of many, many, many, extreme weather and water-related disasters that have been taking place around the world this year. Almost every week we're seeing such shocking images," she said.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
The flooding in Valencia has been labeled as Europe's most catastrophic flood-related disaster since 1967, resulting in at least 214 confirmed fatalities, with many individuals still unaccounted for four days following the intense rainfall that struck the area.
Amidst the ongoing rain, a large search and rescue operation is currently in progress. Prime Minister Sanchez, in a televised statement, confirmed that an additional 5,000 army troops will be deployed to aid in the search and cleanup operations, supplementing the 2,500 soldiers who are already on the ground.
In the affected areas, residents have started to clear out mud and make repairs to damaged buildings and infrastructure. Additionally, volunteers from neighboring regions have come forward to provide assistance. Throughout Spain, donation drives have been initiated to help support those impacted by the disaster.
The record-setting rainfall and resulting flash floods have led to significant casualties and widespread disruptions across Spain, contributing to the increasing number of flooding disasters confronting communities globally.
"The Valencia region was worst affected. Some areas received more than the equivalent of a year's amount of rainfall in the space of eight hours," said World Meteorological Organization spokesperson Claire Nellis.
"The flooding that we're seeing in Spain is just one of many, many, many, extreme weather and water-related disasters that have been taking place around the world this year. Almost every week we're seeing such shocking images," she said.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
