On October 29, 2024, the Generalitat Valenciana reported multiple warnings regarding the imminent risk of flooding due to dana, a weather phenomenon that can lead to severe water accumulation and flash floods. These warnings coincided with the lunch of Carlos Mazón, the former president of the Valencian government, who was dining with journalist Maribel Vilaplana at El Ventorro restaurant in Valencia. Despite the gravity of the situation, the public notifications went largely unnoticed by some in the local government.

An internal report from the regional Department of Emergencies highlights that during the four-hour period of Mazón's lunch, the agency utilized its official social media channels to issue seven alerts, stressing the urgency of the impending disasters. The report has come to light amid an ongoing investigation led by Judge Nuria Ruiz Tobarra, examining the government's response to the catastrophic events that would ultimately lead to 230 fatalities and extensive destruction.

The implications of these findings are substantial, raising questions about accountability within the Valencian government during crises. Critics have pointed to a potential disconnect between decision-makers and pressing emergency responses, suggesting that more proactive measures should have been taken to inform and protect the public, particularly when high-ranking officials engage in seemingly routine activities, such as dining, amidst warnings of impending disaster.