Flood impacts drive infrastructure focus in Argentina and mental health support in Spain

In Argentina, the San Ignacio neighborhood has seen a shift in local priorities following the completion of municipal water management works. With the threat of flooding mitigated, local councilman Gustavo González of the Partido Nuevo (PaNu) reported that community discussions have moved toward expanding social sewage networks, developing new recreational spaces, and improving road connectivity through asphalt works.

In Spain, the aftermath of the Dana Adam storm has prompted significant psychosocial intervention in Oliva. Red Cross psychologist Laura López, coordinating the Immediate Emergency Response Team (ERIE), emphasized the necessity of providing psychological first aid to victims. The assistance focuses on addressing the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty experienced by residents regarding the safety of family members and the status of their homes and animals during the catastrophe.