Valencia Braces for Renewed Storms Amid Ongoing Flood Recovery

As Valencia deals with catastrophic flooding, authorities and communities rush to prepare for another storm. With a severe weather warning in place, local efforts focus on clearing debris, fortifying defenses, and minimizing risks through school closures and travel advisories.

In the region near Valencia, towns affected by previous floods are hastily clearing sewage systems of debris and mud, setting up sandbags, and canceling school classes as they brace for an approaching storm.

Two weeks after Spain's worst floods in modern history resulted in over 200 fatalities, the national weather service AEMET has issued an orange alert for potentially severe rainfall expected on Wednesday. Forecasts predict up to 120 mm of rain over 12 hours, threatening further devastation.

Tens of thousands of workers are deployed to clean buildings and roads clogged with mud, while the emergency committee advises adopting preventive measures, including school closures and remote work. In preparation, Chiva canceled school sessions, and Aldaia reinforced defenses with sandbags.

(With inputs from agencies.)