Inadequate urban planning and a lack of respect for natural water drainage processes have increased flooding risks, a trend exacerbated by climate change.

Critics have pointed out that the dismantling of the emergency agency may have contributed to the failure in disaster response efforts.

Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz emphasized the legal obligation of companies in affected areas to protect their employees during emergencies.

The World Health Organization has identified individuals living in inadequate structures as particularly vulnerable to flooding.

While police patrol the area to prevent looting, many places are still awaiting the arrival of emergency services, particularly firefighters.

Despite some officials questioning the warning systems, meteorologists have defended them as sufficient, although the unpredictability of such severe weather events remains a concern.

A local resident expressed despair on television, stating that they feel forgotten as no assistance has arrived to clear debris or provide basic supplies.

Emergency services have advised against road travel and deployed military rescue units to assist local efforts during this crisis.

In a televised address on October 30, 2024, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed condolences to families searching for loved ones and pledged to rebuild the destroyed infrastructure.

A debate is ongoing regarding the adequacy of warnings issued by authorities, with local officials criticizing the timing and effectiveness of alerts.

Experts argue for updated disaster preparedness measures that take future climate risks into account, including reassessing flood-prone areas and improving infrastructure.

Torrential rains have led to severe flooding in the Valencia region of eastern Spain, resulting in multiple fatalities and disappearances.