According to the authorities’ latest tally from Sunday evening, 32 people are still missing. In the particularly badly devastated 80 communities around the regional capital of the same name, Valencia, rescue and clean-up work is continuing with the help of almost 20,000 military personnel and police officers as well as numerous volunteers. In the Albufera wetland south of Valencia, emergency services are making another attempt to use drones and echo sounders to find possible victims of the so-called once-in-a-century storm, as the state broadcaster RTVE reported in the morning.
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Meanwhile, Spanish weather service Aemet is predicting more showers in some areas of the Valencia region today. From Tuesday onwards there will probably be heavier rainfall, especially in the north-eastern region of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, as he wrote on Platform X.
The “cold drop” weather phenomenon, which occurs frequently in Spain’s Mediterranean region, especially in September and October, caused heavy rain and flooding on October 29th. 214 people died in the greater Valencia area alone, and according to the preliminary figures, eight more died in the regions of Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia.
The “cold drop” is related to the very different temperatures of the sea and air. It arises when the first Atlantic low foothills push over the warm Mediterranean with cold, moist air.
Picture gallery: After devastating storms in Spain: the extent of the destruction becomes visible
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### Grief and Anger After Flood: Hundreds of Thousands Protest in Spain
In the wake of devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, nearly 130,000 residents have taken to the streets, expressing a mix of grief, anger, and despair following the catastrophic events that occurred on October 29th. The floods resulted in the tragic deaths of 214 individuals in the Valencia area alone, with additional casualties reported across the regions of Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia.
The protests are fueled by residents’ frustration over the inadequate response and preparation for the flooding, which was intensified by the “cold drop” weather phenomenon—a marked difference between sea and air temperatures, leading to heavy rainfall in the Mediterranean region.
As protests continue, the Spanish weather service Aemet has issued warnings for more rain, predicting even heavier downpours starting Tuesday, particularly affecting northeastern regions like Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.
A photo gallery documenting the extent of the destruction caused by the floods highlights the dire situation in the affected areas, showcasing the damage and devastation endured by communities across Spain.
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The climate outlook remains concerning, with predictions of further rainfall in Valencia and regions to the northeast. Residents are bracing for potential new flooding events following the recent catastrophes.
**Picture Gallery:** A compilation of images illustrating the aftermath of the storms and the ongoing recovery efforts in Spain can be found in the linked photo gallery.
This situation continues to develop, and authorities are urged to enhance emergency preparedness and ensure that communities are better equipped to face such extreme weather events in the future.
