Torrential rain doused most of the country, stymying travel and leading to flooding, landslides, fallen trees and power outages.
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Spain Flooding: Why Did It Take So Long to Warn Residents?
Torrential rains in Valencia, in eastern Spain, caused flooding that killed more than 200 people. The deluge started inland. It took the authorities hours to warn those downstream.
Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines
The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.
Heavy Rains Hit Spain, Still Reeling From Deadly Flooding
Emergency workers continued the search for victims of last week’s flash floods, while a national debate raged over who was to blame for the catastrophe.
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.
How a Year of Rain Fell on Parts of Spain in Eight Hours
The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.
Spain Braces for More Rain and Flooding as Rescuers Dig Through Debris
The authorities said dozens of people were still missing, as forecasters warned of new flooding in the southwest of the country.
After Flash Floods in Spain, Rescuers and Residents Face a Grim Scene
Others are still missing, though how many remains unclear. Rescuers feared finding more bodies, the defense minister said.
What It Is Like in Spain After Flash Flooding
At least 95 people have died, and others are still missing, though how many remains unclear. Rescuers feared finding more bodies, the defense minister said.
Typhoon Kong-rey Lashes Taiwan With Powerful Winds and Rain
The storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said. At least two people were killed and hundreds were injured.