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Flash flooding kills one woman in Albacete, Spain
Original: Major flash flooding in Spain yesterday. In Madrigueras (Albacete), 142 mm fell in just 2.5 hours, killing one woman, wh
Severe flash flooding hit Spain, with Madrigueras in Albacete province recording 142 mm of rain in just two and a half hours. One woman was killed and many others had to be rescued. Commenters note that while these 'DANA' weather events are common in the region, record-warm Mediterranean waters are adding fuel to their intensity.
Why now: A deadly flood event linked to unusually warm Mediterranean water is raising renewed concern about climate change intensifying Spain's DANA storms.
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- Major flash flooding in Spain yesterday. In Madrigueras (Albacete), 142 mm fell in just 2.5 hours, killing one woman, while many others had to be rescued. These "DANA" events are not uncommon, but record warm Mediterranean water now provides further 'fuel' to them. https://www.… · Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy · 42
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