An Irish volunteer in Valencia, Leigha Plunkett, described the aftermath of recent catastrophic flooding as ‘apocalyptic.’ The death toll has risen to 217, primarily in the Valencia region, with locals still searching for missing loved ones. Plunkett highlighted the community’s organic clean-up efforts amid widespread anger over perceived delays in emergency response. Protests erupted during a royal visit, with residents criticizing authorities for inadequate storm warnings. Experts note that climate change is intensifying such extreme weather events in Europe, leading to fears of more frequent disasters.