Floods to shave 0.2 percentage points off Spain's growth
The October 29 floods washed away roads and rail lines, submerged fields and gutted homes and businesses (Jose Jordan) The floods which killed 227 people in Spain last month could shave…
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Is it safe to travel to Spain and should I cancel my holiday after flooding disaster?
Dozens of flights have been delayed and disrupted after a powerful storm bringing strong winds and heavy rain has barrelled over popular tourist destination Costa del Sol in Spain.…
Málaga evacuates thousands as Spain issues more flood alerts
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in the Costa del Sol region of southern Spain after a red weather alert was issued for extreme rain and flooding. Spain's Civil…
Spain braces for torrential rain as new weather system reaches Med coast
Two weeks after flash floods caused devastation in eastern Spain, several areas of the country are on alert, with a new weather front expected to bring torrential rain and low…
Spain's catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage
MADRID (AP) — The catastrophic torrential rains that overflowed rivers and normally dry canals in eastern Spain last week triggered flash floods that submerged entire communities and…
Angry crowds throw mud and shout insults at Spanish king as he tours flood damage
Anger and frustration erupted in Spain on Sunday as King Felipe VI arrived in the town of Paiporta to survey the damage from historic flash floods that killed more than 200 people on…
Search for missing continues after flood disaster in Spain
The search for missing people in the area of eastern Spain hit by severe flooding continued on Monday, almost a week after the disaster claimed more than 200 lives. Attention is now…
Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The recurrent storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, dumped rain on Barcelona on Monday,…
Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods
MADRID (AP) — Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed more than 200 people, Prime Minister…
Spain sends 500 more troops to Valencia amid anger over flood response
A further 500 soldiers are being deployed to the Valencia region amid criticism of local authorities over their response to the catastrophic flooding that has hit Spain in recent days.…
Photos: Spain devastated by historic floods as more than 200 people reported dead
At least 205 people were reported dead after historic flash floods rocked Spain this week as a result of torrential rainfall, according to local emergency authorities. Officials expect…
Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods
At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in generations as rescuers battle odds to find survivors. On Thursday more than 1,200 workers, aided by drones, were…
Photos: Scenes from Spain's La Tomatina festival — the ultimate food fight
More than 20,000 people from around the world hurled over 100 tons of tomatoes at each other for an hour Wednesday during Spain’s La Tomatina festival, all in the name of fun. The almost…
How to plan a slow tour of Valencia region in Spain
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Some call it Valencia’s green lung, others its heart — but all locals agree that the Turia Gardens is one of the city’s…