Spain is facing severe consequences from recent flash floods that have resulted in at least 72 deaths. The civil protection agency has been criticized for its delayed alerts, leading to accusations of negligence from local officials and citizens. The elimination of the Valencia Emergency Unit by regional president Carlos Mazón has also come under fire, with claims that it contributed to the disaster's severity. Activists are calling for urgent action against climate change, which they believe exacerbated the flooding. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)