Valencian Community Grapples with Flooding After Storm Dana Alice
Post-Storm Dana Alice, Valencian residents of La Torre face flooding and infrastructure issues amid disagreements with local authorities over causes.
- • Storm Dana Alice caused persistent rain leading to flooding in La Torre, Valencia.
- • The Asociación de Vecinos de La Torre reports sewer overflow and blocked irrigation channels in the area.
- • Residents claim the local sewer system is inadequate to handle heavy rains and criticize reconstruction efforts.
- • The Valencia city council attributes the flooding issues to the Favara acequia, not the sewer system or previous storm impact.
Key details
The local community of La Torre in Valencia is facing significant flooding and infrastructure challenges following persistent rain caused by Storm Dana Alice. According to the Asociación de Vecinos de La Torre, streets have suffered from widespread inundations, with sewers overflowing and irrigation channels (acequias) blocked, severely affecting the area. Residents have criticized the local sewage system, stating that "the alcantarillado of La Torre is not prepared for the rains" and that the reconstruction efforts are failing to address these issues effectively. However, municipal sources have countered these claims by attributing the primary problem to the Favara acequia, which runs parallel to the V-30 road and extends to Castellar. They argue that the issue is not with the sewer infrastructure nor linked to the previous Dana storm from October 29, 2024. This discord highlights ongoing concern about the adequacy of local drainage and water management systems in Valencia following the recent extreme weather events.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.