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Military hoists residents from rooftops in Spain's deadly floods

Spain's armed forces are rescuing residents from the rooftops of flooded homes as deadly flooding hits parts of the country.

Why it matters

Repeated deadly autumn floods are testing Spain's emergency preparedness.

Background

Spain's Mediterranean regions are prone to intense autumn storms. Deadly floods hit Valencia in 2024.

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