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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Devastating Floods Hit Letur, Albacete

Published: 2024-10-31

The small town of Letur in Albacete, Spain, has been severely impacted by a devastating flood caused by a dana, leaving one confirmed dead and five missing.

The floodwaters overwhelmed the town's infrastructure, turning streets into rivers and destroying homes.

Among the missing are a young couple and their children, whose house was swept away.

The regional government is seeking a declaration of a catastrophic zone to aid recovery efforts.

Emergency services, including the military, are actively involved in rescue operations, with 19 people already rescued.

The community is rallying together, providing food and water to those affected, while authorities emphasize the urgency of addressing climate change as a contributing factor to such extreme weather events.