On October 29, devastating floods in Valencia claimed at least 224 lives, sparking criticism over delayed emergency responses.

José Ángel Núñez, head of climatology at Aemet, revealed that the emergency meeting of Cecopi was convened too late, despite clear warnings of severe weather early that morning.

The mobile alert, issued at 20:11, came hours after the crisis began, leaving many victims unable to escape.

A judge investigating the tragedy highlighted the lack of timely public warnings, which could have saved lives.

Núñez described the meeting as disorganized, with critical decisions delayed for hours.

The tragedy underscores the need for swift and decisive action during emergencies to prevent such catastrophic outcomes.