Salvador Baixauli

Salvador Baixauli is a resident of Catarroja, Valencia, who witnessed the tragic drowning of his 91-year-old mother-in-law during a catastrophic flooding event known as 'dana' on October 29, 2024. He became a poignant voice in the aftermath, describing the chaotic scene as he and his family desperately tried to save her, only to be met with overwhelming floodwaters that claimed numerous lives. His account highlights the lack of timely government alerts and the desperate need for improved infrastructure to prevent such tragedies in the future.