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Aerial view of a house in Aiguafreda surrounded by the Congost River in the 1965 flood.

Date
1965
Archive
County Archive of Vallès Oriental
Document type
Imatge fixa
Reference code
CAT-ACVO-100-27-N-833
Link to the online document
Description

This aerial photograph shows a house in Aiguafreda completely surrounded by the overflowing waters of the Congost River during the flood of 1965. It is a shocking visual testimony of the devastating effects that extreme weather phenomena can have on the territory and infrastructures. The document highlights the vulnerability of certain urban and rural areas to river flooding, and invites reflection on territorial management, urban planning and climate resilience. This image is part of the theme of historic habitats and the organization of collective services, and is a valuable source for studying the environmental and social impact of floods in Catalonia.