← Why...? · Series 1

Why Cities Flood: Spain's Deadly Disaster

S1 · E8 · 24 Jun 2025 · 58 min

On 29 October 2024, a powerful storm hit the area around Valencia in Spain. Torrential rain fell on the hills to the west of the city, causing devastating flash floods. Across the province, 228 people died. It was Europe's deadliest single storm flood since 1967.

Directing

Martin Gorst · Director

Production

Tom Colvile · Producer

Editing

Ian Strang · Editor

Guest Stars (1)

Miranda Raison as Self - Narrator (voice)