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Spain urged to 'build differently' after deadly floods

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Spain 's worst floods to hit Spain in decades killed at least 230 people on October 29 .

Experts urge a rethink of development with relocation of buildings away from vulnerable areas.

High risk of flooding is concentrated in 12 percent of Valencia region -- home to popular beach resort of Benidorm -- and affects 600,000 people.

Property owners are currently allowed to rebuild on flooded land even in a high-risk zone.

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