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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.
A flood on 14 October 1957 in Valencia, Spain, [2] resulted in significant damage to property and caused the deaths of at least 81 people. In response to the tragedy, the Spanish government devised and enacted the Plan Sur, which rerouted the city's main river, the Turia.
Spain’s meteorological agency, said Valencia had seen ‘the most adverse cold drop of the century’ prior to the floods
AEMET reports that the “cold drop” that caused the flooding is the worst Valencia has experienced this century. The term “cold drop” refers to a pool of cooler air high in the atmosphere ...
Valencia Severe flooding of the Rio Turia, hundreds of houses located in the old Turia canal were razed to the ground. High number of victims October 14, 1957 [3] Valencia 1957 Valencia flood: A severe cold snap caused the Turia to burst its banks. In less than 24 hours, the city was completely flooded and in the districts closest to the river ...
A man observes the high level of the Turia river following floods in Valencia, eastern Spain, on October 30, 2024. Floods triggered by torrential rains in Spain's eastern Valencia region has left ...
The floods, brought about by torrential rains, killed at least 155 in the province of Valencia, regional emergency services said, citing a provisional death toll.
Valencia flood may refer to two severe floods in Valencia, Spain: 1957 Valencia flood; 2024 Spain floods This page was last edited on 6 ...