Spain faces catastrophic flooding; death toll rises to 250
Spain has faced a devastating disaster.
- Agencies and A News / World
- Published Date: 11:46 AM 02 November 2024
- Updated Date: 11:53 AM 02 November 2024
The floods that struck the Valencia and Andalusia regions have caused significant destruction, damaging homes, roads, and bridges.
The death toll has risen to 250, and search efforts continue for those still missing.
The State Meteorological Agency of Spain described the flood, which occurred on October 29 in the eastern and southern regions, as "the deadliest natural disaster in Spain's history" and "the disaster of the century."
" In addition to firefighters, police, gendarmerie, and civil aid teams, over 1,500 soldiers are deployed in the affected areas.
The hardest-hit locality is Paiporta, where 72 people have lost their lives in a population of 25,000.