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Valencian Government Allocates €7.9 Million for Urgent Repairs to Torrent’s Flood-Damaged Barranco

Following worker rescues during flash floods, the Generalitat Valenciana commits substantial funding to address structural vulnerabilities in the barranco de l'Horteta.

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Taludes del barranco de l'Horteta en Torrent.
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Los empleados están resguardados en las laderas del barranco que estaban reparando debido a los desperfectos que dejó el paso de la dana de octubre

Overview

  • Three workers trapped by flash floods in the barranco de l'Horteta on April 22 were successfully rescued with assistance from local authorities.
  • Heavy rains caused sudden overflows, leading to road closures and highlighting ongoing structural issues in the flood-prone area.
  • The Generalitat Valenciana announced €7.884 million in funding for urgent rehabilitation of damaged urban sections of the barranco as part of a €25 million regional recovery plan.
  • Torrent’s city council has criticized the national government and Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar for neglecting upstream flood management and maintenance responsibilities.
  • The situation underscores broader challenges in addressing extreme weather impacts and improving regional flood resilience in the face of climate change.