Why flooding in Spain has been so deadly – and why it could happen again | Science, Climate & Tech News
More than 200 people have died in Spain after nearly a year's worth of rain fell in a matter of hours.On Friday, there were at least 205 confirmed deaths in Valencia, two in Castilla La Mancha, and one in Andalusia.
Local authorities issued warnings late on Tuesday, but many say this gave them next-to-no time to prepare for the conditions that had killed dozens by Wednesday.Follow Spain flooding latestHere we look at what caused the flooding - and why they could happen again.
How quickly did the floods hit?Heavy rain had already begun in parts of southern Spain on Monday.In contrast to areas like Malaga, where residents told Sky News it had been "chucking it down for two days", the rain did not start in the worst-hit region of Valencia until around 7pm on Tuesday.At 8pm, people in Valencia...










