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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Sian Baldwin

Why has Spain's flash flooding been so catastrophic?

Flash flooding has hit regions of Spain in recent weeks with Barcelona being out on the highest alert just days after severe flooding left more than 200 dead in Valencia.

Barcelona’s airport has flooded and flights have been cancelled, with people told not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.

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