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Residents of Catalunya were sent an alert on their phones to prepare for the torrential DANA that is expected to hit the region.  The message sent by Catalan Civil Protection was sent at 2.30pm local. It reads: “CECAT – Risk of flooding until 9pm due to torrential downpour.” Avoid travelling and outdoor activities. Avoid areas with low lying or flooding, …

According to a report from Copernicus (the European Climate Agency), nearly 70% of the victims who died in EU countries due to flooding in 2024 did so during the devastating floods in Valencia. In the Valencia flood disaster, which was caused by DANA in October last year, 232 people died. Fatalities also occurred in the provinces of Albacete, Cuenca and …