The day DANA's waters receded, revealing political mud

As floodwaters receded, the political aftermath of the DANA disaster intensified. Morning reports focused on the scale of destruction, with 100,000 vehicles lost and a massive debris field. By midday, attention shifted to the delayed emergency response, with revelations about late discussions on mass alerts. The afternoon brought scrutiny of regional president Mazón's actions during critical hours, as reports emerged of his extended lunch with a journalist. Evening saw Vice President Ribera's reappearance, criticizing Mazón's responsiveness. Throughout the day, climate change's role in intensifying the DANA was highlighted, with reports of an unusually warm Mediterranean. The Supreme Court's investigation into former minister Ábalos continued to make headlines, intertwining with the disaster narrative. Volunteer efforts and challenges faced by affected communities remained a constant thread in the day's coverage.