A bridge has been swept away in Paiporta in Valencia, Spain…😳#SpainFloodspic.twitter.com/S0PLeB2CUX
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) October 29, 2024
Valencia faced its most catastrophic natural disaster in years as heavy storms unleashed flash floods, with some areas receiving a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. The deluge caused widespread destruction, sweeping away vehicles, disrupting public transport, and submerging streets.
The death toll has reached at least 95, marking Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in nearly 30 years. Infrastructure has suffered massive destruction, with power outages impacting approximately 155,000 people and extensive road closures reported.
These poor people. They must be wondering round in utter shock and disbelief. I can't comprehend!pic.twitter.com/uq4FPcGRw0
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) October 30, 2024
In response, over 1,000 soldiers from Spain’s emergency units have been deployed to assist in rescue operations. Helicopters are being used to evacuate people trapped in their homes and vehicles. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged that all necessary resources will be made available to aid recovery efforts. Additionally, the European Commission has offered assistance through its Copernicus geo-monitoring satellite system to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts.
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