Valencia and surrounding regions faced extreme weather as a DANA (an intense meteorological phenomenon) hit southeastern Spain, prompting a red alert until midnight Wednesday. While the intensity was less severe than previous occurrences, cities like Tarragona and Malaga experienced significant flooding, disrupting daily life. Local governments implemented timely alerts, leading to effective emergency responses that helped mitigate the impact. Schools remained closed, villages were evacuated, and train services were suspended. The aftermath prompted scrutiny of previous governmental response delays, particularly in Valencia, where a recent storm had devastating consequences.