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Kassel couple survives flood disaster in Spain – a shock!
A couple from Kassel are surprised by unexpected floods during their vacation in Spain and describe their dramatic experiences.
Kassel couple survives flood disaster in Spain – a shock!
A couple from Kassel experienced a shocking adventure when they were surprised by a devastating flood disaster in their Spanish holiday apartment near Valencia. Kurt Kaiser (77) and Jutta Irle (67) wanted to escape the dreary autumn in Germany, but nature had other plans. “Anyone who still denies the climate crisis today should have experienced something like this,” explained Kaiser after the accident.
Torrential rains hit Valencia on Tuesday, devastating the region. Although the couple had been warned and prepared for possible flooding, the flood came at an intensity they did not expect. “We thought we were lucky when things stayed quiet for us,” said Kaiser. But the masses of water from the mountains did not take long to arrive and hit Alcocéber on Thursday morning.
The flood came faster than expected
The people of Kassel were just clearing out their garages when the flood suddenly came in. “It was a dangerous situation because some people didn’t notice that the water was coming,” Kaiser reported. Within seconds the water was half a meter deep in the garage, and the level reached an incredible two meters by the afternoon. Fortunately, everyone present was able to escape to the upper floors. An 80-year-old neighbor who tried to get his car to safety found himself on the roof of a trailer and was later rescued by helicopter.
Of the seven people in the house, four were evacuated while the Kassel couple stayed in their apartment. “We have enough food,” said Irle as the fire department pumped out the water and they fought with masses of mud. Despite the dramatic circumstances, they are relieved that they escaped with horror, while over 200 people lost their lives in the Valencia region. Kaiser wants to use his experiences to draw attention to the consequences of the climate crisis and criticizes the handling of the dry riverbed, which has been narrowed by development and is no longer able to absorb rainwater.