Valencians question lack of warning in wake of devastating Spain floods

Locals in Valencia say alerts were sent out too late and deaths may have been avoided after devastating floods hit eastern Spain.
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The death toll from the floods has risen to more than 150, according to regional authorities and emergency services, with rescue teams still searching for missing people and working to recover the bodies of victims. ‘The deaths we have now could have been avoided. If they had warned us, these deaths would not have happened,’ local resident Laura Villaescusa said. ‘Communications took place very late, too late’

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