Why Cities Flood: Spain's Deadly Disaster
Why...? · Season 1 · Episode 8
On 29 October 2024, a powerful storm hit the area around Valencia in Spain. Torrential rain fell on the hills to the west of the city, causing devastating flash floods. Across the province, 228 people died. It was Europe's deadliest single storm flood since 1967.
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Season
1
Episode
8
Air Date
24/Jun/2025
Air Time
21:30
Runtime
58 min
Overview
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On 29 October 2024, a powerful storm hit the area around Valencia in Spain. Torrential rain fell on the hills to the west of the city, causing devastating flash floods. Across the province, 228 people died. It was Europe's deadliest single storm flood since 1967.
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