Overview

• Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, were swept away by flash floods in Valencia, Spain, on October 29, 2024.
• Their father, Victor Matías, was also caught in the deluge but survived by clinging to a tree.
• The family's home was destroyed when floodwaters, carrying a truck, crashed through it.
• Over 220 people have died due to the floods, with around 78 still missing in the region.
• Criticism has been directed at authorities for delayed flood warnings and inadequate flood mitigation efforts.