Carlos Mazón, the president of Spain's Valencia region, has acknowledged mistakes in his administration's response to devastating floods that resulted in 216 deaths, primarily in Valencia. He faced severe criticism for his delayed reaction, having been at a lengthy lunch during the emergency, which led to public outrage and mass protests demanding his resignation. While Mazón admitted to failures and promised a parliamentary inquiry into the disaster, he defended his actions by stating that the situation exceeded all forecasts and that he was kept informed throughout the day. The warnings from the authorities were notably late, with many residents receiving alerts only after floodwaters had already surged through towns. The tragedy has sparked a broader debate about emergency preparedness and coordination between local and national governments. As the region braces for further weather alerts, the fallout from this disaster continues to unfold.