Historical weather disasters commemorated in Argentina and Spain

Commemorations are being held for two major historical weather events occurring on November 3.

In San Pedro, Argentina, residents mark 36 years since a devastating tornado struck on November 3, 1990. The storm brought hurricane-force winds, intense rain, and large hail, causing widespread destruction to homes, public buildings, and infrastructure. The rural area suffered significant losses in fruit plantations, which reportedly resulted in the loss of approximately 5,000 jobs due to the impact on local production.

In the Safor region of Spain, the 39th anniversary of the 1987 flood is being observed. That event remains a record-breaking catastrophe, with Oliva recording 817 liters of rain per square meter in 24 hours. The memory of the 1987 disaster has been recently revitalized by the impact of Storm Dana in October, which caused significant flooding in municipalities such as Oliva, Gandia, Piles, and Daimús.