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Woman dies after being swept away by river as torrential rains batter Spain

  • On Monday, the Valencian Association of Meteorology reported that Forna in l'Atzibia recorded 702mm of rainfall as DANA Adam brought torrential conditions to Valencia.
  • Spain's State Meteorological Agency issued a special warning for "very heavy and persistent" showers and thunderstorms across the Levante region and Balearic Islands over 48 hours starting yesterday.
  • Emergency responders, including the Military Emergency Unit , deployed to the Girona River near Els Poblets after floodwaters forced evacuations and rescues in worst-affected communities.
  • Torrential rain forced Ibiza Airport to suspend operations twice on Sunday, contributing to 64 flight cancellations and 16 diversions at Ibiza and Palma airports.
  • Authorities urge residents to stay home, avoid unnecessary travel, and call 112 for assistance as AEMET forecasts the storm shifting toward Tarragona before losing strength as Tuesday approaches.
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Dana Adam, who has already left two dead in Spain, is causing “extraordinary” rains and important floods in Valencia and Alicante, with accumulated over 700 liters per square metre, overflows of rivers and people trapped in roofs. The Emergency Councillor of the Valencian Government, Juan Carlos Valderrama, has announced that it is rising ... Continue reading “The DANA is beating Spain again with rains and overflows of rivers: two people confirm…

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MADRID.– At least three people died and more than 800,000 were ordered to stay in their homes this Monday in eastern Spain, where torrential rains caused by storm Adam unleashed severe floods, left isolated localities and forced to deploy helicopters to rescue neighbors trapped on the roofs of their homes.The situation is particularly critical in the provinces of Valencia and Alicante, where the streets became authentic rivers that dragged cars,…

·Vicente López, Argentina
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An SMS alert was sent asking the population to stay at home and climb to the highest floors. Authorities have already mobilized seven helicopters to rescue isolated people.

·Paço de Arcos, Portugal
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Severe flooding on Spain's Mediterranean coast: Storm low "Adam" has claimed 3 deaths so far. A lockdown has been imposed on popular holiday resorts. All details are given in this article:

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At least two people have died after heavy rainfall caused flooding in eastern Spain, authorities say.Footage shows flooded streets and cars submerged in water in Beniarbeig and Oliva, near Alicante, in the Valencia region. - YouTube www.youtube.com Submerged crews Rescuers are working to evacuate stranded residents, while authorities have urged citizens to stay inside and avoid unnecessary exits. The Valencia region is among the hardest hit area…

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▶️ Since this weekend, intense rains have been affecting eastern Spain. They resulted in major floods that caused the death of two people. More than 500 mm of rain fell locally, the equivalent of several months of rain. In the Valencia region, the bitumen from the roads has disappeared, while cars and washing machines have been washed away. The authorities have asked all residents of the Valencia region to remain confined to their homes and to a…

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Valencia Plaza broke the news on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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