Severe Flooding and Storm Hits Eastern Spain, Affecting Catalonia and Valencia
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How it started
What happened
Torrential rainfall from Storm Adam triggered severe flooding across eastern Spain. The storm dumped up to 700 litres of rain per square metre in 24 hours in parts of the Valencian Community. Floods isolated several towns along the Mediterranean coast, and the storm resulted in four deaths in the region.
From aljazeera.com
Why it matters
The extreme weather events disrupt core commerce and tourism in affected areas, including Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Scientists predict that human-caused climate change may increase the frequency of such extreme weather events globally.
From euronews.com, aljazeera.com
Who's involved
- SpainThe country where the severe flooding and storm occurred.
- CataloniaAutonomous community in Spain affected by torrential rainfall and flooding.
- Balearic IslandsAutonomous community within Spain that was lashed by a storm.
- Valencian CommunityAutonomous community in Spain that experienced severe flooding from Storm Adam.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Balearic IslandsSpeculative
The Balearic Islands could face operational disruption and storm damage, potentially affecting tourism revenue.
- Valencian CommunitySpeculative
The Valencian Community might suffer direct physical damage from flooding, increasing infrastructure repair costs.
- CataloniaSpeculative
Catalonia may experience disruption to core commerce and tourism due to torrential rainfall.
- PegoSpeculative
Pego might face supply chain issues if access routes are blocked by floodwaters.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Storm in Balearic Islands may disrupt Swissport's ground handling operationsStorm in Balearic Islands may disrupt Swissport's ground handling operationsLikely
- Storm conditions may disrupt Aena's operations in Balearic IslandsStorm conditions may disrupt Aena's flight operations in the Balearic IslandsLikely
- Floodwaters block access routes, isolating Pego municipalityPego's access routes are blocked by floodwaters, isolating the municipalityLikely
- Valencian Community faces costs after severe flooding from Storm AdamValencian Community faces increased costs and repair needs after severe floodingLikely
- Storm hitting Balearic Islands may disrupt Mallorca's tourism operationsMallorca may face operational disruption from the storm hitting the Balearic IslandsPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- AEMET named Adam, a high-impact DANA, while documenting successive thunderstorms and intense rain across eastern Spain.Sub-event
Flooding hits Catalonia/Valencia; storm hits Balearic Islands.1 source
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The entities involved
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Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
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Catalonia
nationality and autonomous community of Spain
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Balearic Islands
autonomous community of Spain
Related events
- Severe flooding has occurred in eastern Spain, impacting regions including Valencia and Oliva.
- Barcelona, the city in Catalonia, is currently experiencing widespread flooding.
- Several islands and regions of Spain, including Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera, and Ibiza, are currently under various weather alerts and operational impacts.
- Torrential rain caused flooding and landslides in northwestern Spain, affecting areas like Castile.