Finalist: After the flood
On October 29, 2024, an unusual amount of rain led to catastrophic conditions in towns close to the mountains west of Valencia, including the towns of Paiporta and Massanassa. 222 people lost their lives, and the destruction in the affected towns was enormous. A month later, the consequences of the flooding were still very visible – especially among the locals who had lost their belongings, childhood homes or, in some cases, their lives.
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A total of 222 people died as a consequence of the flooding. The vast majority were over 60 years of age, as many elderly people were unable to escape the water, especially if they lived in low-lying apartments. Flowers were placed in front of the window of the ground floor apartment in a rosa house in Paiporta. An elderly couple lived here and were not able flee when the water came.
