Spain recently experienced two extreme rainfall events that occurred within just over a year of each other, significantly surpassing historical precipitation records. The first event, known as 'DANA,' struck the Valencia region in late 2024, causing severe flooding and widespread disruption. This was followed by a series of storms in early 2026 that affected much of the Iberian Peninsula, further advancing a worrying trend of increasingly volatile weather patterns across Spain.

Meteorological expert Peio Oria has highlighted how these episodes not only broke short-term rainfall records but also shattered long-term records for accumulated precipitation over diverse time frames. The data, gathered from Spain's State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), indicates that rainfall has intensified both in frequency and volume, raising concerns among scientists and government bodies about the implications of climate change on regional weather systems. With ongoing research and monitoring, experts are urging for more robust climate adaptation strategies to mitigate future impacts.

This increase in severe weather events poses significant challenges for local infrastructure and emergency services, which struggle to cope with the rapid onset of flooding and related damages. As rainfall becomes increasingly unpredictable, there are growing calls for improved preparedness and systematic responses to manage such extreme weather phenomena. The situation highlights the critical need for both national and local authorities to prioritize environmental policies that address climate risks and enhance community resilience against such climatic upheavals.