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Disastrous floods have been reported throughout the history of Valencia, from the 14th century up to the contemporary period. [5] The 1957 Valencia flood was caused by a three-day cold drop (Spanish: gota fría) (which usually leads to heavy autumn rains in Spain and France); it overflowed the banks of the Túria river and devastated the city of Valencia.
The Spanish record of 184.6 mm of precipitation in one hour and 42.0 mm of precipitation in 10 minutes was recorded in Turís, during October 2024 Spain floods. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Villages
Spanish banks have a loan exposure of about 20 billion euros ($21.80 billion) in areas worst-hit by floods, but will be able to absorb the shock, a Bank of Spain official said on Tuesday, adding ...
The region is particularly at risk of flash flooding – due to its hard ground and vulnerability to the “cold drop” – but its infrastructure has been unable to protect its residents.
It was the third time in less than 17 months that the region was affected by a major flood. On 19 October 2024, heavy rains and floods in Catania. [83] On 20 October 2024, severe flooding in Licata due to the overflowing of the Salso river, people saved themselves by climbing onto the roofs. [84]
Cars piled in the street with other debris after flash floods hit the Sedaví area of Valencia, Spain, on October 30, 2024. David Ramos/Getty Images Spain's eastern province of Valencia was hit by ...
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Spanish news agency EFE reported authorities in parts of Valencia worst-hit by the recent floods as describing it as a “relatively calm” but “tense” night after red weather alerts were ...