Valencia: Quick Facts

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Short of Space, the Hispanic Society Museum Plans an Outpost in Spain • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (New York Times)

Severe flooding in eastern Spain and UK hit by first named storm of winter • Oct. 23, 2026, 4:16 AM ET (The Guardian)

Spain’s DANA claims 5 lives: What is the deadly weather phenomenon? • Oct. 21, 2026, 1:08 AM ET (Euronews)

At least five killed and thousands evacuated as Storm Adam batters eastern Spain • Oct. 20, 2026, 4:11 AM ET (Euronews)

Spain braces for more floods after woman dies near Barcelona • Oct. 18, 2026, 5:13 PM ET (Straits Times)

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