Devastating Storm Dana Hits Spain: Delayed Warnings and Historical Consequences

spain - Scientists explain the formation of the destructive storm Dana in Spain, leading to a historical storm with severe rainfall. The delayed warning for extreme conditions caused distress among residents.

Scientists explain that in the case of storm Dana, a 'train of storms' formed, where the air from the first storm triggered the second and then a third storm. This ultimately resulted in a storm now deemed 'historical' by the meteorological institute AEMET, as one of the three most intense storms in the Valencia region in the past century.

Some sources suggest that the Valencia regional government sent out a late alarm message. The instruction to stay indoors came at 20:12 on Tuesday, leaving many people stranded on roads, ground floors, and in shopping centers.

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María José Sanz from the Basque Center for Climate Change BC3 emphasizes that warmer oceans contribute to higher water content in the atmosphere.

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The Spanish national government has declared three days of national mourning.