Spain storm News

Spain’s Hurricane Katrina Moment Saw Officials Ignoring Warnings

As a deadly storm bore down on Valencia on Oct. 29, the regional president was attending a ceremony to recognize his work on sustainable tourism. Three hours earlier, Spain’s national climate agency had issued a red alert about the rains …

Spain’s Deadly Storms Move North to Cause Chaos in Catalonia

Barcelona’s transport system ground to a halt, as Catalonia was the latest Spanish region to be hit by extreme storms that killed more than 200 people in neighboring Valencia last week. Flooded streets brought traffic to a standstill in the …