Overview

• Judge Nuria Ruiz Tobarra has officially ruled out the Forata dam as a factor in the October 2024 Valencia flood, calling claims of its involvement a 'bulo' or baseless rumor.
• The dam, located in a separate river basin, was found to have had a 'net beneficial effect' during the flood, according to expert testimony.
• New court orders summon a commander of the Unidad Militar de Emergencias, a former press chief, and the mayors of four affected municipalities for witness testimony.
• Two experts, a physical geography professor and a meteorologist, have been appointed to provide technical insights into the hydrological and meteorological aspects of the flood.
• The investigation continues to focus on regional emergency preparedness and response, with the court rejecting irrelevant testimonies tied to disproven infrastructure claims.