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DANA storm Adam kills five in eastern Spain, 700 mm rain in 24h

A DANA (isolated depression at high levels) event, the same phenomenon behind the 2024 Valencia floods, has struck eastern Spain again, with storm Adam bringing torrential rain and hail that killed five people. Precipitation reached 700 liters per square meter in 24 hours in some areas. The event underscores the increasing intensity of such extreme weather, likely amplified by climate change, and raises concerns about recurring flood risk in the region.

Digi24about 3 hours agoES, ECCredibility 33%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score7.2

Model confidence0.7

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.3

Intelligence Tags

#dana #flooding #extreme weather #climate change #storm adam #spain

Locations

Valenciaeastern Spain

Source

Part of 2 situations

activeClimate2h ago

Spain: DANA Storm Adam Causes Deadly Flooding, Mass Evacuations in Eastern Regions

A DANA (isolated depression at high levels) event, designated Storm Adam, has caused severe flooding across eastern Spain, resulting in at least five confirmed fatalities and widespread disruption. Military and emergency services are conducting rescue operations, including helicopter evacuations, with 145 municipalities in Valencia and Alicante confined. The event highlights a recurring pattern of intense extreme weather in the region, likely amplified by climate change.

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activePoliticsClimate5m ago