Spain's Valencia Region Faces New Storm Alerts

Spain's eastern regions, particularly Valencia, are on high alert as new heavy rainfall is expected following devastating floods two weeks ago that claimed 222 lives. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued orange alerts for Valencia, the Balearic Islands, and parts of Catalonia and Andalusia, warning of torrential rain and low temperatures likely to disrupt normal activities. Local officials are taking precautions, including closing schools and deploying sandbags in vulnerable areas like Aldaia. While the anticipated 'DANA' weather system is not predicted to match the severity of the previous storm, the saturated ground and ongoing recovery efforts complicate the situation, with around 80 people still missing. AEMET forecasts that rainfall could reach 100 mm in some areas, raising concerns about further flooding in already affected regions. The Spanish government has announced additional aid to assist recovery efforts, totaling over €14 billion in recent weeks.