On Wednesday, September 17, a heavy storm front struck Valencia and its metropolitan area, triggering widespread flooding that rapidly inundated streets, ground-floor premises, and roadways while causing hundreds of incidents.
The severe weather forced the closure of the city's metro and airport, renewing acute public anxiety and fears regarding a repeat of the catastrophic DANA storm that devastated the region in 2024.
Emergency services responded to the cascading disruptions across the affected areas as authorities managed the fallout from the sudden torrential downpours.
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