What exactly is Spain's 'DANA' weather phenomenon?

Oct 13, 2025 - 16:00
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What exactly is Spain's 'DANA' weather phenomenon?
The DANA phenomenon first became well known in Spain after the deadly Valencia floods. A year on, Catalonia and the Balearic Islands have also been hit by torrential rain and flooding. But what exactly is a DANA, how is it different from a storm and are they becoming more common?