Europe Weather: Valencia Back on Red Alert as More Extreme Rains Are Forecast

Torrential downpours have caused widespread flooding and damage in the Spanish city of Valencia, and more extreme weather is on the way.

The city was placed on red alert on Monday after heavy rains caused the Turia River to burst its banks, flooding streets and homes. The alert level was raised to red, the highest level, as water levels continued to rise. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes, and many more were left without power or water.

The rains have also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and buildings. Schools and businesses were closed, and public transportation was disrupted.

The extreme weather is expected to continue for the next few days, and the city of Valencia is bracing for more flooding. The Spanish government has deployed emergency services to the city to help with the relief effort.

Other parts of Europe have also been affected by the extreme weather.

In France, heavy rains have caused flooding in the southwest of the country. In Germany, rivers have burst their banks in the south and west, and in Italy, heavy rains have caused landslides in the north.

The extreme weather is a reminder of the increasing frequency and severity of weather events around the world.

Climate change is making extreme weather events more common, and cities are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of flooding, storms, and other natural disasters.