Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here's what went wrong
By David Latona, Corina Pons, Pietro Lombardi and Aislinn Laing PAIPORTA, Spain (Reuters) - The water was already knee-high on the ground floor of the hotel where Aitana Puchal had taken refugee when she received a text alert from the regional government of Valencia at 8 pm on Oct.
'Flood disaster' Spain massive protests...Tossing mud and calling for his resignation.
Anchor] At the end of last month, massive protests erupted in Spain, where heavy flooding killed more than 200 people, condemning the authorities for their
Over 150 Dead in Floods: Spain's Worst Disaster in Decades
Over 150 people have died due to floods in Spain. Torrential rains hit the Valencia region in Eastern Spain on Tuesday, with some towns seeing a year's worth of rainfall in just 8 hours. Dozens of people are still missing and the death toll is expected to go up.
Is it safe to travel to Spain and should I cancel my holiday after flooding disaster?
As the Foreign Office has not warned against non-essential travel to Spain, there will be no special circumstances in place to be able to cancel a trip for a full refund. The conditions for cancelling your trip will be dependent on your holiday provider, so it’s best to contact them if you’re looking to postpone.
Thousands protest over handling of Spanish flood disaster
Protesters filled the streets of Valencia to demand accountability for the handling of catastrophic floods that have claimed more than 200 people.
Spaniards protest over handling of flood disaster
By Graham Keeley VALENCIA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Saturday over regional authorities' handling of devastating floods that killed more than 220 people in one of Europe's worst natural disasters for decades.
Tens Of Thousands March In Spain Over Handling Of Deadly Floods
Tens of thousands of people marched Saturday in Valencia to voice their anger at the authorities' handling of deadly floods.
Protests erupt in Spain after deadly floods
Thousands of people demonstrated in Valencia. The protests are a response to the way regional authorities have handled the devastating floods, reports Reuters. In the latest demonstration over the floods,
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