Devastating floods in Spain leave 95 dead, dozens missing
Spanish authorities have reported that sudden rains and flash floods in the country’s south have claimed the lives of at least 95 people, with dozens more missing.
Reports indicate that these devastating floods struck on Wednesday, October 30, causing widespread loss of life and severe financial damage across eastern, southeastern, and southern areas of Valencia, Spain.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his condolences to the victims and declared three days of national mourning to honor those affected by this tragedy.
Sánchez emphasized, “Our priority is to help you. The government is dedicating all available resources to address this disaster.”
According to the Prime Minister, over 1,100 soldiers from Spain’s Emergency Response Units, along with rescue personnel, have been deployed to assist residents and carry out rescue operations in the affected areas.
In Malaga and Valencia, the flooding has turned roads into rivers, destroyed homes, disrupted transportation, and significantly damaged schools and public services.
The Spanish Meteorological Agency in Valencia has warned that rainfall levels have reached up to 200 millimeters in some areas, such as Turís and Putil, highlighting the intense nature of this storm.
These extreme weather events underscore the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and climate resilience measures to protect vulnerable regions.
The Spanish government, along with local agencies, continues to work tirelessly to restore order and provide relief, but the tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of nature.
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