Climate change made Spanish floods worse

Catastrophic flash floods that have killed more than 150 people are the result of a meteorological phenomenon known as DANA, which is believed to be growing more severe due to climate change

Total rainfall
Oct 29 (Litres per square metre)
100.1-125.0
125.1-150.0
150.1-200.0
200.1-300.0
>300.0

SPAIN
12 miles
20km
Utiel
Mira
Requena Bunyol Chiva València
Paiporta:
At least 62
Catarroja people killed
Torrent
Alzira
Paterna
VALENCIA
Magre River
Túria River
Mediterranean Sea
Xúquer River

DANA: Cold air blows over warm waters of Mediterranean Sea causing hotter, moist air at lower levels to rise quickly, producing giant clouds that deposit large amounts of rain

Extreme rainfall intensifies at rate of 7% for every 1°C degree of warming, scientists warn

Water-laden clouds blown onshore


Sources: Reuters, El País, CECOPI, Spanish Meteorological agency (AEMET)
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