In eastern Spain, a devastating storm has already claimed the lives of dozens of people. Experts warn that such natural disasters will become more frequent in the future

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024

Delfi

Severe flooding in Spain caused numerous casualties and damage; climate change increases extreme weather events across Europe.

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Journalist Víctor Romero reported that the Valencia province was the hardest hit by recent heavy rains in Spain, with at least 62 people lost. The severe weather, which affected parts of Valencia, Albacete, Malaga, and eastern Andalusia, caused numerous fatalities, injuries, and property damage, with hundreds of people trapped in homes or workplaces. Romero described dramatic scenes captured on video, including water engulfing areas predicted to flood every 100 years and a truck being tossed by a tornado on a highway. Experts suggest this flooding is comparable to major events in 1982 and 1987. The European Commission expressed concern, offering support through programs like Copernicus. Separately, Lithuanian meteorologists noted that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events across Europe. They explained that warmer temperatures allow the atmosphere to hold more moisture, leading to intense rainfall over short periods, which is becoming a pattern in Europe, including Lithuania. This trend is linked to the consequences of climate change, which is expected to bring more frequent extreme weather to European nations.

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