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| Date | 29 October 2024 – 16 November 2024[a] |
|---|---|
| Location | Spain (especially the Valencian Community, Castilla–La Mancha, and Andalusia) |
| Cause | Cold drop |
| Deaths | 227 |
| Missing | 11 |
| Property damage | ~3.5 billion euros (~$3.8 billion) |
On 29 October 2024, torrential rain caused by an isolated low-pressure area at high levels brought over a year's worth of precipitation to several areas in eastern Spain, including the Valencian Community, Castilla–La Mancha, and Andalusia. The resulting floodwaters caused the deaths of 227 people, with 11 more missing[1] and substantial property damage.[2][3] It is one of the deadliest natural disasters in Spanish history.[4]
Though similar torrential rain events had happened in the past in the region, the flooding was more intense, likely due to the effects of climate change. The poor preparation and disaster response of the regional and national governments also likely aggravated the human cost of the event, notably in Valencia. After the flooding, thousands of volunteers from all around Spain and numerous nonprofit organizations mobilized to help with the cleanup and recovery.
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- ^ "Actualización de datos del Gobierno de España". La Moncloa (in Spanish). 19 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Evans, Holly; Cobham, Tara; Croft, Alex (2 November 2024). "Spain floods latest: 5,000 more soldiers deployed as satellite photos show extent of devastation". The Independent. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Jones, Sam (2 November 2024). "Spain floods: 10,000 troops and police drafted in to deal with disaster". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Spain's deadliest floods in decades: Death toll reaches 205 as temporary morgue opens". ITVX. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.