VOICED : Intensas lluvias dejan importantes destrozos en el este de España

Heavy rains in eastern Spain led to severe flooding, particularly in Alcanar, with 212 liters per square meter recorded in three hours. The floods caused significant damage, with eyewitnesses describing the destruction. Despite the chaos, security forces successfully rescued people trapped in vehicles, preventing fatalities. The local administration remains on alert as damage assessments continue. The State Meteorological Agency warns of ongoing complications in central and eastern Spain, attributing the increased frequency of such extreme weather events to climate change, especially in the Mediterranean region.

What was the recorded rainfall in Alcanar during the floods?

• 150 liters per square meter

• 212 liters per square meter

• 300 liters per square meter

• 100 liters per square meter

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a consequence of the floods?

• Houses collapsing

• Cars falling into ravines

• People clinging to walls

• Containers being swept away

What did the security forces manage to do during the floods?

• Stop the rainfall

• Evacuate the entire city

• Prevent all property damage

• Rescue people trapped in vehicles

What is the current status of the flood alert according to the local administration?

• The alert was never issued

• The alert is only for the northern region

• The alert is still in place

• The alert has been lifted

How has climate change affected weather patterns in Spain?

• It has increased the frequency of extreme weather events

• It has only affected the northern regions

• It has made extreme weather events less frequent

• It has had no impact on weather patterns