In brief
In a dramatic and sudden turn of events, Girona's picturesque town of Cadaqués was struck by severe flash floods early Friday, resulting in approximately 30 vehicles being swept away by torrents of water. Eyewitness accounts and video footage shared by local journalist highlight the overwhelming force of nature as water rushed down the streets, creating chaos but fortunately no reports of injuries or casualties.
This latest flooding follows a tragically devastating week where over 200 lives were lost due to severe weather, primarily affecting Valencia. Many citizens express outrage at the authorities, accusing them of failing to issue timely warnings, which could have mitigated the disaster's impact. The Catalonia fire service confirmed that the flooding accumulated on a bridge, causing a pile-up of cars. Compounding concerns, the weather service has warned of more hazardous conditions expected later Friday night, with heavy rain forecast. Aemet, Spain’s meteorological agency, disclosed that the rainfall during October and early November was an unprecedented 72% above normal levels, exacerbated by climate change factors, leading to the recent critical flooding instances. As preparations continue for potential new storms, communities are left grappling with the aftermath and searching for accountability amidst ongoing environmental crises.
