Messages from Telegram Channels in the Context of the Valencia 2024 Floods

The dataset comprises messages collected from public channels on Telegram using the tool pytopicgram. The data collection spans from October 21, 2024, at 00:00 to November 20, 2024, at 23:59, capturing a one-month period surrounding the DANA disaster in Valencia, Spain. The DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) event refers to a meteorological phenomenon that caused significant flooding and damage in the region. For more information on this event, you can visit this link.

The channels selected for data collection were those recommended by Telegram starting from the channel Alvise Pérez. The selection process was limited to channels that could be reached within three steps from this initial channel. For more details on how to navigate and explore channels on Telegram, you can refer to Telegram's official guide.

Access to the dataset will be provided on reasonable request.