MADRID, Spain.- The isolated depression at high levels (dana or cold drop) that has been registered in Spain since yesterday Tuesday has caused, at least, 95 muertosan undetermined number of missing people and extensive damage from the especially strong torrential floods in the Community of Valencia and in Castile-La Manchaso the Government decreed three days of mourning due to the damage caused by the “cold drop” phenomenon.
Death toll
The authorities of the Valencia region confirmed that, so far, the number of fatalities due to the floods caused by the meteorological phenomenon in the province of Valencia amounts to 92 people, so the trickle of death confirmations, which began this morning with a first official figure of 51 deaths, which at noon rose to 62, early this afternoon to 70, and currently stands at 92.
EUMESAT satellite image in the infrared channel of the weather conditions that caused serious flooding and strong winds in the region of Valencia, Spain, where more than 70 deaths have been recorded so far. #storm #alert #DANA pic.twitter.com/GT01rjA6gO
— SERVIR CATHALAC – GEOESPACIAL (@servir_cathalac) October 30, 2024
Of the total number of deaths in that province, 40 occurred in Paiporta, a municipality located about ten kilometers from the Valencian capital, of them 34 in the urban area and six in a nursing home on the outskirts of the town.
Torrential rains
Several vehicles damaged in Paiporta, after the heavy rains caused by DANA.
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Several vehicles damaged in Paiporta, after the heavy rains caused by DANA.
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In Valencia, this Tuesday 445.4 liters per square meter fell, the highest recorded in 24 hours in this region since September 11, 1966, when 520 l/m2 accumulated in Tavernes de la Val.
In addition, the torrential rains that hit Castilla-La Mancha caused the death of two people, one in Mira, Cuenca, and another in Letur, Albacete, where the search for five missing people continues and around 300 emergency personnel have been deployed, while in Malaga, a 71-year-old man, who was rescued from his home due to the floods that hit part of the province yesterday, died this Wednesday in the hospital to which he was transferred.
The man, who had previous pathologies, such as hemiplegia, had to be rescued and was in contact with the water due to the floods, which added to the stress situation and the “shock” of the moment.
Roads affected
📺 LIVE TV | Sánchez conveys his solidarity to the families of the deceased in the Valencian Community and in Castilla y la Mancha. “Spain cries with all of you. We are not going to leave you alone” pic.twitter.com/aL5EGSYstD
— EL PAÍS (@el_pais) October 30, 2024
On the other hand, more than 70 roads, most of the secondary network, are affected by the consequences of the torrential rains and more than 22,000 transporters were affected by the closure of the main communication axes that connect the Valencian Community with Madrid. as well as the Mediterranean corridor.
Flights and trains suspended
The devastating passage of the DANA through Castilla-La Mancha has left desolate scenes. In Letur, Albacete, the intense rains have caused a flood #DANA #Floods #Font #CastillaLaMancha #Albacete #ClimateEmergency #Meteorological Phenomena
📹europapress pic.twitter.com/H4nPcsMACx
— Informed Sources (@F_Informadas) October 29, 2024
Renfe decided suspend rail service on the entire Zaragoza-Teruel-Valencia line due to the storm and the Enaire air navigation manager He noted that as of mid-morning there have been 30 flight diversions, 19 of them in Madrid. Valencia airport is now operating after having diverted around thirty flights and canceled more than 40.
On the other hand, while the President of the Government, Pedro Sanchezchaired the second meeting of the crisis committee To monitor the effects of the phenomenon, the king Philip VI held a video conference this Wednesday from the Gando Air Base, in Gran Canaria, with the Military Emergency Unit (UME) to see first-hand the situation in the affected areas.
The monarch asked for caution in the face of the consequences of the floods and sent a message of condolences and sadness for the loss of human life and expressed his solidarity with the victims and the damage caused.
Message from the King after the devastating consequences of DANA in the Valencian Community, Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia, Andalusia and other parts of Spain. pic.twitter.com/i0xQZ89isR
— House of HM the King (@CasaReal) October 30, 2024
Declaration of seriously affected area
Sánchez will visit Valencia tomorrow, while next Tuesday, according to central executive sources, the Council of Ministers will approve the declaration of severely affected area for one civil protection emergency -formerly known as a catastrophic zone- for areas affected by flooding caused by the cold drop.
Likewise, the executive guaranteed “all the resources that are necessary from the Government of Spain and the European Union for the reconstruction” that must be undertaken.
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Expressed his condolences to the families affected by the disaster. He emphasized the importance of supporting those in need and ensuring that all necessary resources are provided for recovery efforts.
The heavy rains, a result of the DANA (an acronym for ‘Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos’), have caused significant destruction across the affected regions. In addition to loss of life, thousands have been displaced from their homes, and emergency services have been working tirelessly to rescue those trapped by rising waters.
The government is implementing emergency measures, including the deployment of additional resources to assist local authorities. The priority is to restore normalcy as quickly as possible while also focusing on preventing such disasters in the future. Extensive assessments are underway to understand the infrastructure damage and to repair essential services.
Community leaders and organizations are rallying to provide aid, with food and shelter being prioritized for those who lost everything in the floods. As recovery efforts proceed, the focus will also be on evaluating how these extreme weather events can be better managed in the future, with discussions centered around climate change adaptation strategies.
This catastrophe serves as a reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather patterns, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive climate action.