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State of Emergency: Spain faces worst floods of the century, football matches postponed

30. October 2024
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Severe flooding in the Valencia region has resulted in at least 64 casualties, leading to the postponement of Copa del Rey matches and likely La Liga fixtures as well.

Spain is grappling with catastrophic flooding around Valencia, where severe weather has caused the loss of at least 51 lives. The Valencia region is experiencing its worst floods in over a century, prompting a state of emergency and a suspension of non-essential activities, including football. The Copa del Rey matches have been postponed, and it’s expected that some La Liga fixtures will follow suit.

The Valencia vs. Real Madrid match scheduled for Saturday at Mestalla Stadium is unlikely to proceed, as the surrounding areas are heavily affected, though the city center remains relatively less impacted. Videos and images show the vast extent of the flooding, with local infrastructure struggling to cope.

The situation has put football far from the minds of residents, as authorities work tirelessly to manage the crisis.

Valencia’s football team has also been struggling, currently sitting at the bottom of the La Liga standings, a situation worsened by these tragic events affecting the region and its people.

 

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