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Spain Braces for New Floods as Red Alerts Issued in Catalonia and Andalusia

Heavy rains threaten already devastated regions two weeks after deadly floods claimed over 200 lives.

  • Spain's meteorological agency, Aemet, has issued red alerts for parts of Catalonia and Andalusia due to anticipated torrential rains.
  • The recent weather warnings come after a deadly Mediterranean storm on October 29 led to the most lethal floods in decades, with 223 fatalities primarily in the Valencia region.
  • Schools in affected areas, including Valencia, Catalonia, and Andalusia, have been closed as a precaution against the severe weather conditions.
  • Authorities warn that existing infrastructure, such as sewage systems, may struggle to cope with the new deluge due to lingering mud and debris.
  • Public discontent over the handling of the crisis has sparked mass protests, with 130,000 people demonstrating in Valencia against the government's response.
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