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DANA ‘Alice’ Floods Spain’s East Coast as Germany Issues Urgent Travel Warning

Officials emphasize rapid mobile alerts following last year’s deadly Valencia floods.

Overview

  • Spain’s weather agency AEMET keeps orange alerts in place for Valencia, Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, with up to 300 millimeters of rain forecast on parts of the coast.
  • The BarcelonaValencia rail line is suspended, affecting more than 3,000 passengers, and the AP-7 motorway is closed between Freginals and Ulldecona.
  • Ibiza airport halted operations temporarily after flooding of the runway and terminal, with at least 24 flights canceled or delayed.
  • Rescue services report at least 18 people injured, including one seriously, and multiple motorists freed from flooded vehicles.
  • A military emergency unit is assisting with drainage and debris clearance as authorities warn the storm could persist through the week and ease by Saturday.