{"id":165389,"date":"2025-08-26T06:16:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T06:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-head-of-aemet-climatology-in-valencia-is-requesting-a-joint-analysis-of-the-system-to-understand-what-went-wrong-during-the-dana-event\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T06:16:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T06:16:39","slug":"the-head-of-aemet-climatology-in-valencia-is-requesting-a-joint-analysis-of-the-system-to-understand-what-went-wrong-during-the-dana-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-head-of-aemet-climatology-in-valencia-is-requesting-a-joint-analysis-of-the-system-to-understand-what-went-wrong-during-the-dana-event\/","title":{"rendered":"The head of Aemet Climatology in Valencia is requesting a joint analysis of the system to understand what went wrong during the Dana event."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Head of Climatology of the State Meteorology Agency (Aemet) in the Valencian Community, \u00a0Jos\u00e9 \u00c1ngel N\u00fa\u00f1ez\u00a0, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive analysis of the emergency response system following the devastating storm known as DANA, which struck on \u00a0October 29\u00a0. In an interview, he expressed the necessity to determine “what exactly failed” to prevent a \u00a0recurrence\u00a0 of such a tragic event. With the recent loss of more than \u00a0200 lives\u00a0, N\u00fa\u00f1ez underscored that society must not accept this level of devastation as tolerable.<\/p>\n

During his discussion on the program ‘\u00a0Les Not\u00edcies del Mat\u00ed\u00a0‘ by \u00e0 Punt, as reported by \u00a0Europa Press\u00a0, N\u00fa\u00f1ez called for a detailed examination of the failures during the DANA incident. He specifically pointed to ongoing investigations, including the legal proceedings in \u00a0Catarroja\u00a0, which are looking into potential \u00a0criminal responsibility\u00a0. He warned that it is likely to rain heavily again in the future, but stressed that society cannot accept another tragedy of this magnitude. “In our society,” he stated, “it is something that is not acceptable.”<\/p>\n

Despite the calamity, N\u00fa\u00f1ez does not believe that the credibility of Aemet has suffered significantly. Referring to the supportive messages he has received via social media, he noted, “That has been the only positive thing I’ve had in recent months.” Nevertheless, he acknowledged the damage to the overall emergency response system. “We must analyze the system together,” he advised, insisting that \u00a0228 deaths\u00a0 present a notable failure in protecting lives and assets, which is one of Aemet\u2019s primary objectives.<\/p>\n

In discussing emergency services, he praised the \u00a0Valencian Community\u00a0 for its exemplary response capabilities, stating, “They work excellently well and have managed crises successfully for decades.” He acknowledged the prestigious nature of these organizations and their technicians but criticized the overall system as needing improvement. Despite their efforts, he concluded that “emergencies have been successfully managed” for years without significant advancement since \u00a020 years ago\u00a0.<\/p>\n

N\u00fa\u00f1ez placed significant importance on the \u00a0human factor\u00a0 in emergency management. While technology provides invaluable assistance in forecasting and data collection through advanced radar systems, he stressed that the ultimate decision-making must involve humans. “We are not yet in a situation where we can delegate all decisions to automation,” he asserted.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the day of the storm, he shared, “Now we know things that on the 29th we didn\u2019t know.” He highlighted the advancements in risk management tools over the years, clarifying that relying on historical data alone is inadequate during emergencies. Nonetheless, he admitted that no amount of forecasting could have adequately predicted the extent of the rainfall, which surpassingly overwhelmed \u00a0Tur\u00eds\u00a0 and led to catastrophic results.<\/p>\n

Moving forward, N\u00fa\u00f1ez contended that taking early preventive measures and keeping the public informed is critical. He noted that while alerting the populace may sometimes result in no emergencies, having a reliable tool like \u00a0science\u00a0 at their disposal indicates significant dangers should be taken seriously. He emphasized that the situation requires “more coordination” among various entities to prevent similar future catastrophes.<\/p>\n

On a personal note, N\u00fa\u00f1ez acknowledged the \u00a0immense\u00a0 emotional toll taken on those managing the emergency response. During the first few months following the disaster, many questions arose about what could have been done to mitigate the impact of the storm. He voiced his frustration over being subjected to political scrutiny, despite being a technician focused solely on his duties and responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Expressing his unwillingness to accept undue blame, he said, “From the first moment, I saw that I was not responsible for the situation that was generated.” His staunch refusal to shoulder the blame for the tragic events underscores the need for clarity in accountability within emergency management.
In closing, N\u00fa\u00f1ez highlighted the surprising lack of communication between Aemet and the \u00a0Civil Guard\u00a0, pointing out that vital technical details about the weather were overlooked. This results in a clear call for \u00a0collaboration\u00a0 across all levels of emergency management, ensuring that future strategies don\u2019t overlook the contributions of meteorological experts like Aemet. Overall, he aptly summed up the need for a comprehensive \u00a0reform\u00a0 in disaster preparedness and management.<\/p>\n


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