فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Devastating floods have hit the Spanish city of Valencia and surrounding areas, resulting in at least 51 deaths, while rescue teams continue to search for missing persons.
Unprecedented heavy rains, caused by the “DANA” phenomenon (an isolated depression at high altitudes), triggered flash floods leading to widespread destruction and emergency evacuations of residents.
Some areas north of Valencia recorded record rainfall amounts reaching 430mm within a few hours, while the Chiva area experienced 343mm of rainfall in just four hours.
Climate experts link the severity of these floods to global climate change, noting that rising ocean temperatures lead to increased atmospheric moisture, resulting in more intense storms.
Spain has been facing similar challenges since September 2023, when it experienced severe flooding due to a weather pattern known as “Omega,” which caused disruption to the country’s climate systems.
The economic losses from these disasters are estimated in billions of euros, with local communities struggling to recover, especially vulnerable and low-income groups.
Experts have called for urgent measures to address these challenges, including improving infrastructure, restoring wetlands and natural landscapes, enhancing community disaster preparedness, and changing policies to protect vulnerable populations.
