Valencian Community experiences historic rainfall with 712 l/m² recorded

The southern half of the Valencian Community has experienced historic rainfall, with the municipality of Forna recording 712 liters per square meter in 24 hours. According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), this is the third-highest rainfall record in Spanish history, surpassed only by Torís in 2024 (772 l/m²) and Oliva in 1987 (817 l/m²).

The extreme weather event, identified as Dana Adam, has heavily impacted regions including Safor, Marina Alta, and Marina Baixa. While material damage is expected to be extensive, human fatalities have remained limited, with two deaths reported at the time of writing.

The event has sparked discussions regarding emergency response and the effectiveness of containment measures, contrasting current administrative actions with those taken during previous weather disasters in the region.