As of Thursday night there were still “dozens and dozens” of people missing in southeastern Spain, 48 hours after unprecedented flooding killed 158 people, a minister said.
It is the first time that the Spanish authorities have given an estimate, albeit vague, of the number of missing persons.
“We already have 155 dead in the Valencia region, two in Castile-La Mancha and one in Andalusia, that is a total of 158 people. Dozens and dozens of missing people are added to them,” Regional Policy Minister Angel Victor Torres said at a press conference in Madrid.
Torres said the government had agreed to put “all military means” at the disposal of the Valencian authorities, mainly to distribute aid and open roads so rescuers could reach “every corner” of the flooded zone.
This request was made by the president of the Valencia region, Carlos Mathon.
Torres also announced that 39 people had been arrested and that “against looting and other crimes” the security forces would show zero tolerance.
This is Valencia, Spain. A city of warmth, resilience, and beauty.
I’ve always been proud to call this place my home.
But today, Valencia is unrecognizable. Just two days ago, a catastrophic flood swept through, turning our beloved streets into rivers. pic.twitter.com/k1tmLPmdYT
— Chip (@chipiron_eth) October 31, 2024
The flooding in the city of Valencia in Spain has been terrible. pic.twitter.com/FEun5XbbIM
— Amazing World (@AmazingWorld_X) October 31, 2024
Source: www.enikos.gr
