On September 8, 2025, a violent storm swept through Xàtiva, Valencia, Spain, causing widespread chaos at the Plaza Mayor Shopping Center. Wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h battered the area, leading to structural damage, fallen signs, flying debris, and dangerous conditions for visitors and staff.
Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic as people rushed to safety while the storm tore through the shopping complex and surrounding streets. Emergency services were immediately deployed to secure the area, assess damages, and prevent further incidents. Fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported so far, but authorities remain on high alert.
Meteorologists confirm that this storm is part of a severe weather system moving across eastern Spain, bringing heavy rain, lightning, and hurricane-like winds. Officials are urging residents to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated with safety alerts.
The Plaza Mayor Shopping Center is a key commercial hub in Xàtiva, and this incident has raised concerns about storm preparedness in urban areas across the Valencian Community. With climate change fueling extreme weather events, Spain has witnessed an alarming increase in violent storms, flash floods, and destructive winds in recent years.
This story is still developing as authorities continue damage assessments and issue weather warnings for surrounding regions.
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