Spain Flooding

Today, two of our field teams were back in action across flood-affected areas in Valencia, focusing on critical cleanup efforts in Chiva, Alaquas and Aldaia.

In Chiva, where we’ve been actively responding for several days, the local town hall is now directing us to homes and families in urgent need. Our team worked hard to clear water, mud and debris from homes while also supporting general street cleanup. Their work includes mucking out interiors, washing down surfaces and removing debris, making a real difference for the affected residents.

Our second team spent the day in Alaquas and Aldaia, addressing street debris removal. They were also directed by the town hall to assist a health center that was inundated with mud. Alongside roughly 30 other volunteers, our team tackled the extensive work needed to clear the center. Despite everyone’s efforts, a substantial amount of cleanup remains.

Over the past few days, our field teams have been hard at work assessing needs in flood-affected areas of Chiva and Paiporta. Through extensive outreach, we’ve connected with more than 40 Ayuntamientos (town halls) to gather centralized information on flood response efforts and understand where All Hands and Hearts can make the most impact. This collaboration has allowed us to identify critical areas for our skilled support.

All Hands and Hearts has activated a local DART in response to the severe flooding in Valencia. The floods, caused by a powerful storm known as “Dana,” have impacted transportation with major highways, railways and metro lines shut down, leaving areas isolated. Our team is maintaining contact with community leaders and local authorities in Valencia to assess immediate needs and determine where we can provide support. We’re focusing on gathering information about essential resources required and possible relief coordination for the coming days. The devastation has claimed over 200 lives across several regions, including Valencia and neighboring areas like Castilla-La Mancha​.

Our team continues to monitor the extensive impact of flooding around Valencia. Today, we traveled to Paiporta, one of the most accessible affected areas near the city. Transportation remains severely disrupted, with train and metro services to the impacted zones halted, major highways inaccessible and heavy traffic congestion. Many people are navigating by foot or bike to reach these areas, and thousands of locals have mobilized to assist. The devastation across villages is substantial, with most roads blocked by vehicles and debris, and power and water outages persisting in several areas. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as organizations work tirelessly to distribute essential items like food, water and clothing.

As the floodwaters recede, layers of thick mud cover streets and homes. Immediate needs include debris removal, mucking out properties and clearing mud from affected areas. We will continue to assess where we can assist as the situation unfolds and needs become clearer.

We are activating our local Disaster Assessment and Response Team (DART) in response to the recent flooding in Valencia, Spain. Our team on the ground is assessing the impact and identifying critical needs in affected communities. We are closely monitoring conditions and coordinating with local partners to support those in need.

A low-pressure system unleashed torrential rain across southeastern Spain, with some areas receiving over a year’s worth of rainfall in a single day. Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 95 people, and search and rescue teams are actively working to locate survivors. Hundreds of soldiers have been deployed to Valencia, one of the hardest-hit regions, where access to some areas is only possible by helicopter due to severe flooding. All Hands and Hearts is closely monitoring the situation.