Chiva or Bunol recorded more than 400 mm (15-3/4 inches) of rainfall
leading the state weather agency AEMET to declare a red alert on Tuesday
It was lowered to amber on Wednesday as the rain eased.There was also flooding in other parts of the country
including the southern region of Andalusia
and forecasters warned of more bad weather ahead as the storm moved in a northeasterly direction."(The floodwaters) took away lots of dogs
they took away everything," said Antonio Carmona
a construction worker and resident of Alora in Andalusia.DEADLIEST SPANISH FLOODSThe death toll
which includes three people in other regions
appeared to be the worst in Europe from flooding since 2021 when at least 185 people died in Germany
It is possibly Spain's worst in its modern history as the number of victims surpassed 87 people killed in a 1996 flood near the town of Biescas in the Pyrenees mountains.In 1957
dozens of people died in floods in the city of Valencia which led to the construction of a new course of the Turia river to prevent floods in the city centre.Andalusia's regional leader
said a 71-year-old British man had died in hospital of heart failure after being rescued from his flooded home in Malaga while suffering from hypothermia.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on X that Europe was ready to help
"What we're seeing in Spain is devastating," she said on X.ASAJA
said on Tuesday it expected significant damage to crops.Spain is the world's largest exporter of fresh and dried oranges
according to trade data provider the Observatory of Economic Complexity
and Valencia accounts for about 60% of the country's citrus production
according to Valencian Institute of Agriculture Investigations.Scientists say extreme weather events are becoming more frequent due to climate change
Meteorologists think the warming of the Mediterranean
plays a key role in making torrential rains more severe."Events of this type
are now becoming more frequent and their destructive capacity is greater," said Ernesto Rodriguez Camino
senior state meteorologist and a member of the Spanish Meteorological Association.Reporting by Eva Manez
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A 12-year-old Irish girl has died after falling from a seventh-floor balcony on the Spanish island of Mallorca
The child’s parents were sleeping when she went out on the terrace and fell to her death at around 6.30am this morning
The Civil Guard told The Independent the death is being investigated after a guest at the hotel alerted emergency services when he found the body
Paramedics attempted to save the girl but she was pronounced dead at the scene
A spokesperson for the Civil Guard said: “The case is being investigated. Guardia Civil received an emergency after a 12-year-old girl fell in a hotel in Alcudia (Mallorca) last night. Her parents were sleeping.
“A hosted person at the hotel reported the emergencies at the morning when he found the body. At the moment there is no more public information.”
A spokesperson for the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs said: “The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance. As with all consular cases, the department does not comment on the details of individual cases.”
The hotel has yet to comment on the death.
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Archaeologists from the University of Alicante and the University of Murcia have made significant discoveries in the ancient Iberian city of Ilici
The project titled “Damas y Héroes
Tras la Ilici ibérica” (Ladies and Heroes: Following the Iberian Ilici)
Professor of Prehistory at the University of Alicante
Professor of Ancient History at the University of Murcia
has uncovered architectural remains that shed light on the complexity and development of Iberian society around 500 BCE
focuses on excavating and documenting the foundational city of Ilici
Previous knowledge of Ilici’s significance was based on notable findings such as the renowned sculpture of the Lady of Elche
the absence of architectural evidence limited understanding of the society’s development
This recent discovery of architectural remains
including city walls and eight attached rooms belonging to houses
establishes Ilici as one of the principal cities in the Iberian region of Contestania
This finding confirms La Alcudia’s status as the first metropolis and major Iberian city in Contestania
spanning the present-day provinces of Alicante
Professor Lorrio underscores the importance of these findings
highlighting their greater significance compared to the discovery of individual sculptures
The well-preserved state of the remains is attributed to the ancient inhabitants’ decision to abandon the area due to recurrent flooding
inadvertently preserving the structures and revealing unique construction techniques such as the use of molded mud or adobe walls
Future campaigns aim to expand excavations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the earlier Iberian phases
presenting a unique challenge due to the site’s overlapping layers from different periods
Professor Uroz said: “The enclave discovered in La Alcudia is the first metropolis
the first major Iberian city of Contestania
There is no older one of this magnitude.” The monumental scale and level of preservation of the findings reflect the power and sophistication of the Iberian elites of Contestania
The discovery provides essential context for understanding the societal dynamics of the time
The Vice-Rectorate for Research of the University of Alicante funded the project
which was supported by the City Council of Elche and the Valencian Government
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Alcudia is charging forward into the future
The big switch from horse-drawn carriages to electric ones has been slightly delayed but the new timeline now sets the launch for 2025
This move aims to place Alcudia at the forefront of Mallorca’s eco-friendly transportation transformation
despite Palma being named a pilot city for electric carriages by the Spanish Government back in 2022
The enthusiasm for the change is clear: eight out of Alcudia’s ten carriage drivers have already placed orders for their shiny new electric rides
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The Sunday TimesDolores Laceusta shared an apartment with her daughter Maria Dolores Almansa on San Vicente street in La Alcudia
Dolores had worked as a taxi driver and was a committed Catholic
attending mass every Sunday until her advanced age forced her to stop
two victims of the devastating floods that tore through Valencia and Castilla-La Mancha
the dirt-brown water was almost chest high
The deluge smashed open the front door to the women’s home
German Nicolas Mann upset a quality field at IRONMAN 70.3 Alcudia-Mallorca, as Great Britain’s Emma Pallant-Browne won her first IRONMAN Pro Series event in Spain
In two tight races, Mann outlasted German compatriot Jan Stratmann to take the tape, whilst EPB was just strong enough to take down PTO World #7 Laura Philipp on the run
Unfortunately, it was a tough day out for two of the pre-race favourites, as Norway’s Gustav Iden and Dutch star Youri Keulen were both forced to withdraw from the race midway through the bike
it was Italian Mattia Ceccarelli who led the men in 21:57
with Germans Johannes Vogel and Jan Stratmann
plus French talent Mathis Margirier within touching distance coming into T1
Keulen, out just behind Margirier, also made the front group, as Gustav Iden exited alongside fellow former IRONMAN World Champion Patrick Lange half a minute back from the main pack in 22:44
recent IRONMAN South Africa runner-up Mathias Petersen took the early initiative
as the Dane led a group of 12 athletes up front
with Lange missing the break and Iden reportedly suffering a mechanical as Keulen was also forced to withdraw early on
it was then Danish athlete Kristian Hogenhaug who attempted to break up the group
and opened up a gap of more than half a minute at one point
before then being reeled in by a pack made up of Stratmann
it was Margirier who had finally managed to make a break stick
as the Frenchman entered T2 with a minute gap over the quartet of Stratmann
all passed Margirier in the closing kilometres
with the battle for the win coming down to the two Germans
just weeks after hurling himself to second at IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia
Stratmann didn’t quite have enough to take down Mann
as the PTO World #395 took a brilliant first win of the season
with Barnaby rounding out the podium and Margirier coming home in fourth
as Hogenhaug rounded out the Top 5 following a strong performance across the board
French athlete Julie Iemmolo was first out of the water
Stephanie Clutterbuck and Bianca Bogen in a front pack of five
Philipp and Pallant-Browne came out almost side-by-side
as the pair entered transition +1:21 and +1:26 from the leading group
the pair then made their way to the front of the race swiftly
moving to the head of the race by the 15.5km mark
started to open up a lead over the rest of the field
Philipp managed to put a minute into EPB by the 60km mark and extended that gap by the time she reached transition
holding an advantage of +2:21 at the start of the run
and immediately settling in to a lightning quick pace
EPB made up ground from the first kilometre
with the gap to of just over a minute to Philipp by the end of the first 7km lap
Drawing level with Philipp in the final lap of three
Pallant-Browne pulled clear in the closing stages
as she split a remarkable 1:17:00 to hold on to the win
as Swede Sara Svensk rounded out the podium in third
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Spanish ferry operator Baleària added ‘the world’s second fast ferry with dual gas engines’
The incorporation of this catamaran allows Baleària to increase its high-speed seats on the Barcelona-Alcúdia-Ciutadella route by 50% and double the number of vehicles on the route while reducing its carbon footprint
as natural gas reduces both C02 and nitrogen oxide emissions and completely eliminates sulphur and particulates
Baleària has invested €126 million in this vessel which can carry 1,200 passengers and 425 vehicles
The newbuilding was handed over to the Spanish shipping company by local shipbuilder Armón Shipyards on July 5
“More than 20 years ago we arrived in Barcelona with the aim of providing a high-speed connection between the city and Mallorca and Menorca
with this innovative fast ferry we are increasing our competitiveness
all year round and with much lower atmospheric emissions thanks to our commitment to cleaner fuels,” Adolfo Utor
“This innovative fleet allows us to use the fuel that is currently available and reduces emissions
while at the same time placing us in a leading position in terms of the goal of decarbonisation by 2050,” Utor remarked
The shipping company calculates that the Margarita Salas will avoid the emission of almost 13,000 tonnes of CO2 each year
22% less than the fast ferry that has been operating on the route to date
as the new ship has a larger passenger capacity
the tonnes of carbon dioxide per passenger will be halved
The new fast ferry will connect Barcelona with Alcúdia and Ciutadella on a daily basis all year round
As for the ship’s technical characteristics
which allow it to reach a cruising speed of 35 knots (10% more power than the first ship in the series)
The ship is equipped with two liquefied natural gas tanks
enabling it to sail 400 miles on gas and have a total range of 1,000 miles
the Margarita Salas has a stabilization system to reduce movement and improve comfort
as well as an elastically floating superstructure and high-tech insulation to minimize vibrations and noise
It also has an onshore power supply (OPS) system to connect it to the shore-based electricity supply during its stays in port
and measuring equipment to monitor real fuel consumption and calculate engine efficiency
These sensors provide real-time information to enable efficient sailing and to adjust the speed and course to increase comfort according to the sea conditions
the name of the vessel is a tribute to the biochemist Margarita Salas
a benchmark in Spanish science in the field of molecular biology research
Bureau Veritas and Marintek-Sintef) and national partners (Cotenaval
Oliver Design and Jorge Belloch) were involved in the construction of this sustainable catamaran
which received funding from CaixaBank and European Union Next Generation Funds
as part of the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRM)
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