93 still missing after severe floods in Spain
Around 93 people remain missing after massive floods struck southeastern Spain last week. The number of missing individuals rose from 89 to 93 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
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Around 93 people are confirmed missing after the floods, which claimed 219 lives in southeastern Spain last week.
According to Valencia’s Superior Court of Justice, the missing persons count increased from 89 reported on Tuesday to 93 by Wednesday.
The number of missing individuals is expected to rise in the coming days, and some are believed to be dead.
The torrential rain that caused massive flooding in Valencia from Monday, October 28 to Tuesday, October 29, 2024, originated from Spain’s eastern coast, a Red Alert was issued for Valencia and an Orange Alert for the Andalusia region.
Search and rescue teams targeted underground garages and waterways on Wednesday in the Valencia region.
Approximately 15 000 police and army officers have been deployed to clear roads and other affected areas.
Youngsters have also volunteered to assist those affected by the floods in Valencia. Their dedication challenges the stereotype that young people are self-centered and indifferent to the world around them.
“Hundreds, perhaps thousands, have come and conducted themselves magnificently,” said Noelia Saez, 48, from the devastated town of Catarroja.
Sedavi, a resident from the affected area, said young people brought food and helped clear mud from streets and homes. She called them “angels.” Many others also assisted victims by providing food, water, and cleaning supplies.
The Spanish government announced $11.5 billion in financial aid to rebuild destroyed infrastructure.
On Wednesday, the European Investment Bank pledged approximately $900 million for infrastructure rebuilding and other damage recovery efforts.
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1 Spain’s young flood helpers smash ‘snowflake’ stereotype with 93 still missing – AFP – November 6, 2024
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Do a bit of research before making sensationalist titles, more than 1200 people where killed in Barcelona province in 1962 in a much worst flood. Going further back in time more than 20000 people where killed in Asturias province in the great blizzard of 1908, many crushed in their homes by a never ending three week snowfall. Going further back in history their are more severe disasters.