floods in spain
A sudden and devastating flood hit the eastern part of Spain. So far 95 people have died in this flood. In many cities, roads were flooded, cars were washed away and railway lines were closed. People’s houses have been damaged by the flood. The Valencia bridge also collapsed in this terrible natural disaster.
The Meteorological Service reported that in some areas of Valencia on Tuesday, receiving as much rain in eight hours as should be received in a year, the situation worsened. The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, said after the damage in the cities that he would rebuild all buildings and bridges.
catastrophic rain in spain
Many photos and videos are coming out from Spain, in which you can clearly understand how much the situation there has worsened. Authorities said trains to the cities of Madrid and Barcelona were canceled due to flooding, and that schools and other essential services were suspended in the worst-affected areas. The electricity supply has also been cut off in Valencia due to flooding.
Devastating fills the door across the bridge. #Valencia #Spain pic.twitter.com/x767mFe084
— CAESO QUIINCIO (@Orgoglioitalia3) October 30, 2024
What did the prime minister say?
When the situation deteriorated in the country, relief and rescue efforts were immediately started. Police and rescue services used helicopters to rescue people from their homes and boats were used to reach drivers trapped on car roofs. The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, said about this disaster that dozens of cities have been submerged in floods. He also warned that the danger has not yet passed. All of Spain feels the pain of those searching for their loved ones, the prime minister said. Our priority right now is to help you. We are using all necessary resources to recover from this tragedy.
