On Oct. 29 heavy rainfall and floods hit the region of Valencia, Spain leaving a trail of devastation across the cities hit with over 200 people dead and 89 people unaccounted for and causing billions of dollars in damages. 

The southern region of Valencia was most affected, with over 30 people dead in the town of Paiporta. As per Reuters The damages are estimated to cost upwards of $10 billion euros in repairs. It is estimated that up to 100,000 cars have been swept away in the floods in addition to extensive property damage.  

As recently as last week evacuations and school closings have occurred in places such as Andalucia. The country has issued a three day mourning period after the floods, which began on Thursday, Oct. 31, and ended on Nov. 3. Global warming and its impacts are rearing their head with the tragedy in Valencia (Time). Two weeks after the floods, there has been public outcry on the mishandling of the flood rescue efforts. 

During the visits of the king and queen of Spain along with other government officials the people of Paiporta pelted mud towards them. This has come after multiple requests by locals for government officials to resign for mishandling (AP news).