Spain in chaos: flood disaster demands over 200 life!

Spain in chaos: flood disaster demands over 200 life!

Valencia, Spanien - In a shattering tragedy, Spain has experienced the most devastating floods for decades that have cost at least 214 people. Five days after the catastrophic event, which devastated cities in the province of Valencia, frustration over the government's reaction is growing. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised to improve the restoration measures by sending 10,000 soldiers and police officers, while hope to find further survivors.

The terrible storms that raged over the Magro and Turia river basin led to massive water masses that flooded the shores and surprised many people in their everyday activities. In the Chiva region, more rain fell together in just eight hours than in the past 20 months. The warnings of the authorities were late for many who were caught in underground car parks and other endangered areas.

the state reaction

The crisis, which was classified by the Valencian government as level two on a scale of three, is managed by the regional authorities. At the urging of the President of Valencia, Carlos Mazon, Sanchez announced the sending of 5,000 additional soldiers to help with the rescue campaigns and the removal of ruins. 2,000 soldiers of the military emergency unit are already in use, supported by 2,500 civilian guards and 1,800 national police officers who have shared 4,500 people together. Thousands of volunteers from different districts have also arrived to support the most affected areas.

The floods are not only a national tragedy, but also the worst that Europe has experienced since 1967 when over 500 people died in Portugal. King Felipe VI. And Queen Letizia will visit the Valencia region on Sunday to express their sympathy for the victims. The authorities fear that even more corpses from underground garages could be recovered, while the efforts to rescue the survivors continue.