Spain's Floods: Tragedy, Politics, and Unpreparedness

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A devastating flash flood in Valencia, Spain, has left the Matías family shattered, as their home was destroyed and their two young sons, Izan and Rubén, remain missing. The flood, which dumped a year's worth of rain in hours, has claimed at least 219 lives, with over 90 people still unaccounted for. The tragedy has sparked widespread grief and anger in Spain, particularly over the delayed official alert. Despite intensive search efforts, the boys have not been found, leaving their parents in unimaginable anguish.
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