DANA: The Unseen Fury Behind Spain's Devastating Floods

The catastrophic flash floods in Spain have claimed at least 72 lives, caused by the unique weather system DANA. This Spanish meteorological phenomenon involves isolated high-altitude depressions that meet warm Mediterranean air, potentially becoming more common due to climate change, with devastating consequences.

The deadly flash floods in Spain, responsible for over 72 fatalities, are attributed to the destructive weather phenomenon known as DANA. This meteorological event involves cold and warm air converging to create potent rain clouds, a pattern that climate change may be making more frequent.

Locally referred to as DANA, the Spanish term for high-altitude isolated depression, this phenomenon varies from typical storms by forming independently of jet streams. Cold air sweeping over the warmer Mediterranean triggers rising hot air, leading to persistent dense rain clouds, often accompanied by hail and tornadoes.

Areas such as Eastern and Southern Spain are particularly vulnerable due to their geographic features. This week's DANA ranks among the top three storms in the Valencia region over the past century, raising serious climate change concerns. Experts predict more frequent flash floods in the future, echoing the warnings of changing weather patterns.

(With inputs from agencies.)