There have been no such severe floods in Spain's recent history. Meteorologists blame climate change for this.
At least 158 people have died due to severe flooding in Spain. According to news agency Reuters, the city of Valencia in eastern Spain has been worst affected by the floods. 155 deaths have been confirmed here so far. The search for missing persons is on.
According to reports, Valencia received 12 inches of rain in just eight hours on October 29. This much rain occurs throughout the year. Heavy rains caused flash floods, leaving many people unable to flee to safety. Valencia is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. About 50 lakh people live here.
This is the first time in Spain's recent history that floods have killed so many people. According to the BBC, the previous biggest flood in Spain occurred in 1973. 150 people died then. Before that, in 1957, a terrible flood hit the city of Valencia, killing 81 people.
Spain had a 3 day emergency yesterday, it may rain again today Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has warned people to stay at home. There is a 3-day emergency in Spain. It will continue till Saturday 2 November. The Meteorological Department has warned of more rain on Friday, which may further worsen the situation.
More than 1000 army personnel have been deployed for relief work in flood affected areas. However, people say that they are not getting enough help.
Many areas are still cut off from cities due to floods that have damaged roads and damaged communication and power lines.
See the situation after the flood in 5 pictures…
The roads of Valencia, Spain are covered with mud and garbage.
A shopping store was flooded in Valencia. A woman separating leftovers
A house in Valencia was flooded with rainwater up to the top of the door. After the water receded, a pile of sand was found in the house.
Due to heavy rains in a short period of time, the dam on Turia river broke. Due to which more havoc was created.
Why did it rain so much? According to meteorologists, the cause of the floods was a 'cut-off low pressure system'. A combination of cold and warm winds formed thick clouds, which caused heavy rain.
In recent times, many parts of the world have experienced heavy rains and the resulting destruction. In Spanish it is called the Dana effect.
According to scientists, overheating of the Mediterranean Sea is also one of the reasons for the heavy rains. In August this year, the temperature of the Mediterranean Sea was recorded at 28.47 degrees Celsius, the highest ever recorded.
According to the BBC, Spain's flood record has been broken in the last 50 years. Earlier in 1973, 150 people died due to floods. Valencia also faced two hurricanes in the 1980s.
After the floods in Valencia, Spain, many vehicles were piled up in one place like a pile of garbage.
Roads are covered with mud due to floods.
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