"On October 29, 2024, the normal yearly total rainfall for Valencia fell in just eight hours. The town of Chiva, for example, received over six inches of rain in one hour. Totals for the Valencia region reached nearly 20 inches, overwhelming rivers and drainage systems. This led to devastating flash flooding throughout the region, even in areas that didn't receive the torrential rain."
"As a result of the catastrophic downpour and flooding, much of the region was utterly devastated. A thick, muddy slurry carrying bacteria covered communities. Thousands lost their homes, businesses, and much, if not all, of their possessions. Over 100,000 cars were destroyed, wedged three cars high between buildings. But the biggest tragedy of all is the 230 people who lost their lives."
"Recovery after the devastation across the area was completely overwhelming and slow-moving. With so much debris and cars blocking access, aid teams found it very difficult to access different communities. Vielo-sponsored endurance athlete "Empty" Juan Dual began accessing hard-to-reach areas on his bike. Navigating the mud and debris, climbing over cars, Empty Juan found he could get help to those in need much sooner than on his bike. Simply, he didn't need to wait for cleared roads."
On October 29, 2024, Valencia experienced catastrophic rainfall, with totals reaching nearly 20 inches and the town of Chiva receiving over six inches in one hour. Rivers and drainage systems were overwhelmed, causing widespread flash flooding. A thick, muddy slurry carrying bacteria covered communities, destroying homes, businesses, and possessions; over 100,000 cars were destroyed, many wedged three cars high between buildings. Two hundred thirty people died. Recovery was slow and hindered by debris and blocked roads. Vielo and partners upcycled airplane parts into burly, 13kg cargo bikes. Endurance athlete "Empty" Juan Dual and roughly 200 cyclists used bikes to reach isolated areas and deliver aid.
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