the toll rises to 211 dead, 10,000 soldiers and police sent as reinforcements

Saturday 02nd November 2024 07:05 AM

The monster floods which took place in Spain left at least 211 victims, according to a new report announced by the head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sanchez, this Saturday, November 2, 2024.

The monster floods that took place in Spain have caused at least 211 victims, according to a new report. | JUAN CARLOS LUCAS/NURPHOTO VIA AFP

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The monster floods that took place in Spain have caused at least 211 victims, according to a new report. | JUAN CARLOS LUCAS/NURPHOTO VIA AFP

The floods which devastated eastern Spain, and in particular the Valencia region, left at least 211 dead, according to a new report announced by the head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sanchez, this Saturday, November 2, 2024.

10,000 people as reinforcements

The Prime Minister also announced the sending of 10,000 additional people – 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 police officers – to help residents of the disaster areas.