Woman, 102, dies as floods rescue 90 people in Madrigueras, Spain
Flooding Impact
A 102-year-old woman has died and approximately 90 individuals were rescued in Madrigueras, Albacete, following floods that delivered 142 litres per square metre of rain.
A 102-year-old woman has died and approximately 90 individuals were rescued in Madrigueras, Albacete, following floods that delivered 142 litres per square metre of rain.
Severe Flooding Impact
Heavy rainfall of 142 litres per square metre highlights the region’s vulnerability, necessitating urgent responses to mitigate future flooding risks and protect vulnerable populations.
Heavy rainfall of 142 litres per square metre highlights the region’s vulnerability, necessitating urgent responses to mitigate future flooding risks and protect vulnerable populations.
Official Response
The local authorities expressed their condolences, stating, “Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased and all those affected by this tragic flooding.”
The local authorities expressed their condolences, stating, “Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased and all those affected by this tragic flooding.”
Showers and storms across Spain this weekend, floods kill 102-year-old woman
A 102-year-old woman has died and about 90 people were rescued in Madrigueras, Albacete, after floods dumped 142 l/m². Rain has persistently failing for the last 24 hours, with new dangers to residents following a new storm warning for the west of Spain on Sunday.


