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Storm Adam batters southeastern Spain with record rain

Original: Storm Adam is turning southeastern Spain into a DISASTER ZONE Over 80,000 people faced shelter-in-place orders as parts

Storm Adam has devastated southeastern Spain, with parts of Valencia and Alicante hit by more than 24 inches of rain in 36 hours. Over 80,000 residents were ordered to shelter in place as helicopters rescued children, elderly people and others trapped on rooftops. The region, still scarred by deadly floods in late 2024, is facing severe flooding and disruption again.

Why now: Fresh images and reports of mass rescues and shelter orders in Valencia and Alicante are drawing urgent attention to the worsening floods.

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• Storm Adam is turning southeastern Spain into a DISASTER ZONE Over 80,000 people faced shelter-in-place orders as parts of Valencia and Alicante were battered by over 24 INCHES OF RAIN in 36 HOURS. Helicopters plucked children, elderly residents, and others from rooftops · MarioNawfal · 32

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