Environment
One year after Spain experienced its most devastating natural disaster in a generation, survivors are still striving to rebuild their lives while honoring those lost. The catastrophic floods of October 2024 claimed 237 lives, primarily in the province of Valencia, and left deep scars across 78 municipalities. The......
A history of tsunamis in Spain The possibility of a tsunami hitting Spain may seem far-fetched, but history tells a different story. One of the most devastating events occurred in November 1755, when an earthquake between 8.7 and 9.0 on the Richter scale struck Lisbon. The quake triggered a tsunami......
A prolonged drought that has severely impacted Spain since 2021 might be nearing its end, according to the national weather agency AEMET. With recent heavy rainfall, the possibility of returning to normal precipitation levels has sparked optimism among officials and citizens alike. During a press conference,......
The year 2024 has cemented its place in Spain’s climatic history as the third warmest since 1961, with an average temperature of 15°C, according to the national meteorological agency, Aemet. The year was characterized by unprecedented heatwaves, stark weather contrasts, and erratic precipitation......
In a poignant speech, Spain’s Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, expressed his deep gratitude to the Moroccan communication and support teams, as well as the police unit, during a farewell event in the autonomous city. He acknowledged their significant contributions to Valencia's......
The Moroccan contingent that provided crucial flood relief assistance to Spain's Valencia province is concluding its two-month mission, marking the end of the largest international aid operation following the devastating DANA storm of October 2024. Approximately 100 Moroccan workers from various......
As 2024 draws to a close, satellite imagery has once again played a pivotal role in providing critical insights and documentation of major global events. From natural disasters to geopolitical shifts, the OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) team has relied on satellite data, videos, and publicly available......
As 2024 unfolds, it is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, surpassing the previous high in 2023. This milestone signifies the alarming reality that the planet's average temperature has exceeded 1.5°C (2.7°F) above pre-industrial levels for the first time, a threshold set by......
Carlos Mazón, the leader of Valencia’s regional government, has admitted errors in the handling of the devastating floods that struck his region on October 29, but he defied widespread calls for his resignation. The disaster, which claimed over 220 lives across Spain, had a significant impact......
Thousands of people in southern Spain’s Costa del Sol have been evacuated following the issuance of a red weather alert due to intense rainfall and the risk of flooding. The Civil Protection Agency sent urgent alerts to residents in Málaga province, warning of extreme rainfall after 10:00......
CHIVA, Spain — In the wake of unprecedented flash floods that have claimed at least 205 lives across Spain, the initial shock is giving way to a profound sense of anger, frustration, and solidarity among the affected communities. The majority of the casualties, 202, were reported in Valencia, where......
The relentless rain continues to batter the Valencian Community, with the latest storm system, which began earlier this week, claiming at least 158 lives across the region. As of Friday morning, heavy downpours have particularly affected Castellón and southern Valencia, prompting the State Meteorological......
In a devastating turn of events, torrential rains have unleashed catastrophic flash floods across southern and eastern Spain, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 64 lives. The eastern region of Valencia has been particularly hard-hit, with emergency services working tirelessly to conduct search......
