Spain is bracing for severe weather as storms head toward Barcelona, Majorca, and Ibiza, with yellow and amber alerts set to take effect on November 12. These warnings from Spain’s national weather agency, AEMET, follow devastating floods in Valencia just weeks prior that killed over 200 people, marking the worst flooding disaster in Spain this century.
🚨🇪🇸SPAIN ON HIGH ALERT AS NEW STORMS THREATEN AFTER DEADLY FLOODS
Spain braces for intense storms in Barcelona, Majorca, and Ibiza as another DANA (an isolated high-altitude depression, causing severe storms) threatens heavy rain, winds, and flood risks.
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The cause of the storms is another DANA—a high-altitude depression that often triggers intense rain and winds in eastern Spain, leading to dangerous flash floods. DANA events are common in autumn but have been increasingly severe, raising concerns over Spain’s disaster preparedness.
Public frustration has reached a boiling point, particularly in Valencia, where thousands have taken to the streets to demand accountability from officials. Delayed warnings and government inaction are fueling calls for resignations, with residents fearing further devastation if responses remain inadequate.
The coming storm’s impact is expected to be significant, with Barcelona, Majorca, and Ibiza at high risk. As communities brace for the worst, Spain faces heightened scrutiny over how it will respond to yet another major weather event in an increasingly vulnerable region.
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