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Torrent Secures €7.88 Million for Barranco Reconstruction Following Worker Rescue

After three workers were safely rescued from a sudden flooding incident, Torrent intensifies calls for basin-wide flood management as the Generalitat commits funding for critical repairs.

Overview

  • Heavy rainfall on April 22 caused the barranco de l'Horteta in Torrent to flood, temporarily trapping three maintenance workers who were later rescued with police assistance.
  • The Generalitat Valenciana has allocated €7.88 million to rebuild three urban taludes severely damaged by the October 2024 DANA storm as part of a €25 million regional plan.
  • Local authorities criticize national and CHJ officials for six months of inaction, citing the lack of upstream flood prevention measures and structural protections.
  • Torrent's mayor, Amparo Folgado, continues to advocate for an integrated watershed management strategy to address predictable and recurring flood risks in the region.
  • The Ayuntamiento warns of ongoing public safety risks from insufficient infrastructure, urging immediate interadministrative cooperation and comprehensive flood mitigation efforts.