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08.11.2024

08.11.2024The day DANA's waters receded, revealing political mud

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 08.11.2024.

It displays 67 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.11.2024The day DANA's waters receded, revealing political mud
As floodwaters receded, the political aftermath of the DANA disaster intensified. Morning reports focused on the scale of destruction, with 100,000 vehicles lost and a massive debris field. By midday, attention shifted to the delayed emergency response, with revelations about late discussions on mass alerts. The afternoon brought scrutiny of regional president Mazón's actions during critical hours, as reports emerged of his extended lunch with a journalist. Evening saw Vice President Ribera's reappearance, criticizing Mazón's responsiveness. Throughout the day, climate change's role in intensifying the DANA was highlighted, with reports of an unusually warm Mediterranean. The Supreme Court's investigation into former minister Ábalos continued to make headlines, intertwining with the disaster narrative. Volunteer efforts and challenges faced by affected communities remained a constant thread in the day's coverage.
08.11.2024
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05:08DANA's Aftermath: Contradictions, Debris, and Political Fallout

The newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of the DANA disaster in Spain. A leaked audio contradicts the emergency chief's claim about the timing of alert discussions (eldiario.es, Público). The massive scale of debris removal is highlighted (El Confidencial). Burial challenges for flood victims are reported (El País). Political ramifications are emerging, with the PP seeking a replacement for Mazón and budget discussions in Valencia (infoLibre). The Supreme Court's investigation into former minister Ábalos continues to make headlines (El Español, 20minutos).
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09:15DANA's Deluge: 100,000 Cars Lost, Microwave Showers

The newspapers report extensively on the ongoing aftermath of the DANA disaster in Spain. Multiple sources discuss the loss of over 100,000 vehicles due to flooding (El Confidencial, 20minutos), and the challenges faced by elderly and ill residents trapped in their homes (RTVE). Political responses are scrutinized, with reports on Mazón's attempts to rewrite his agenda (eldiario.es) and Moncloa preparing new measures to alleviate the disaster's effects (El Plural). The impact on daily life is highlighted, with stories of residents using microwaves to heat water for showers (El Mundo).
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13:15DANA's Delayed Alerts and Mediterranean's Fever

The newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of the DANA disaster in Spain. New details emerge about the emergency response, with discussions on sending mass alerts occurring after 18:00, two hours before the event (eldiario.es). The Mediterranean's temperature, 4 degrees higher than normal, is linked to increased rainfall (El Confidencial). Local authorities' reactions are scrutinized, with reports of the Valencian government learning about river overflow from a mayor's call (La Razón). Cadaqués faces severe flooding, with 32 cars swept away (La Vanguardia).
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20:50Mazón's DANA dinner date drama

The newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of the DANA disaster in Spain. New details emerge about Carlos Mazón's activities during the critical hours of the flood, with multiple sources reporting he was dining with journalist Maribel Vilaplana until after 18:00 (eldiario.es, La Razón, Libertad Digital, 20minutos). The emergency response is under scrutiny, with reports of a three-hour delay in acknowledging the lethal flood (El Mundo). The fiscal implications of disaster aid are being discussed (El Confidencial), while a major police operation has led to the arrest of Madrid's money laundering chief (La Vanguardia).
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