This Thursday, October 31, search efforts for survivors continue in the south-east of Spain, a region devastated by the most devastating floods in half a century. How big will the final damage be?
Tl;dr
- Devastating floods in southeastern Spain with 95 confirmed deaths.
- A thousand soldiers deployed for search and rescue operations.
- The Prime Minister declares three days of national mourning.
A flooded tragedy
The south-east of Spain is in the grip of an unprecedented natural disaster. The worst floods in half a century have left behind a devastated landscape and a heavy and still uncertain human toll.
A constantly evolving assessment
THE search operations continue, led by nearly a thousand soldiers, firefighters, police and rescue workers. The current assessment shows “95 dead”a tragedy that the Minister of Territorial Policy, Ángel Víctor Torres, warns “will increase” due to the still uncertain number of missing people.
Help on the ground
Efforts are mainly focused on the Valencia region, the most affected by this disaster. Despite logistical challenges, rescuers managed to reach all affected areas, even the most isolated. However, many roads remain closed, and thousands of people are still without electricity.
A nation in mourning
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared three days of national mourning following the tragedy. He assured that the government would not let the victims “alone” and called for vigilance. In this time of crisis, Spain is united in its mourning and its determination to overcome this tragedy.
