Brace yourselves! 
Climate change is kicking up a storm—literally. A Spanish climate expert warns that global warming could spark more \"very intense and dangerous\" storms like the ones that have recently wreaked havoc in eastern and southeastern Spain.
\"This phenomenon has always existed, but with global warming, the higher amount of water vapor evaporating from the Mediterranean may lead to future events that are very intense and very dangerous,\" said Javier Martin-Vide, a climate specialist and professor of physical geography at Barcelona University.
The recent catastrophic flooding in the regions of Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Andalusia, triggered by a storm phenomenon known as Isolated Depression at High Levels (DANA), has already claimed over 200 lives, with hundreds still missing. 
\"DANA storms aren't like typhoons or hurricanes, which have predictable trajectories,\" Martin-Vide explained. \"They carry a degree of uncertainty or randomness regarding where they may strike with maximum intensity.\"
So what's the deal with DANA? Think of it as the weather's wild card—a secret boss level 
that can surprise even the experts. And with climate change in the mix, these storms could become even more unpredictable.
As the planet heats up, it's not just about hotter summers or melting ice caps. It's about extreme weather events that can turn lives upside down overnight. 
Stay informed, stay safe, and let's take action to protect our planet!
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Global warming could increase likelihood of intense storms: expert
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