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Protesters demand regional govt. resigns after deadly Valencia floods

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During the deadly Valencia flooding last year, some areas saw a year's worth of rain in just eight hours - leaving people trapped in their homes by floodwaters.

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  • Hundreds protested in Valencia, demanding the regional president and government resign over their flood response.
  • The floods killed at least 224 people, left thousands homeless, and caused millions in damages. 13s
  • Organisers accused the government of negligence in the days after the flooding. 28s
  • There were delays in mobilising police and military reinforcements. 38s
  • Protesters criticised the lack of reconstruction plans for educational infrastructure and demanded urgent recovery action. 48s
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