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Spain last to flood: 5,000 extra soldiers deployed as satellite photos show extent of devastation

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Spain last to flood: 5,000 extra soldiers deployed as satellite photos show extent of devastation

Cars and furniture were piled in the mud as Spain reels from deadly floods

An additional 5,000 soldiers are being deployed to the flooded Valencia region to support the “largest operation of the armed forces in Spain in peacetime”, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

Together with 5,000 extra police officers and the 2,500 soldiers already on the ground, the troops will lead the search and clearance efforts as Spain avoids the worst flood disaster in modern history.

In a televised statement on Saturday, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the number of deaths had risen to 214. He said the government would “mobilize all necessary resources for as long as they are needed,” with more bodies believed to be among the devastation. .

Before-and-after satellite images have emerged showing the extent of the destruction in Valencia. After Tuesday’s heavy rains, large areas of land are covered in a brown swamp of muddy water.

Officials said the death toll was likely to continue rising, with most deaths so far in Valencia, the eastern region that bore the brunt of the destruction.

Chilly weather warnings are in force for the east coast of Spain and the western border with Portugal. The rain is expected to continue until the weekend.

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Power has been restored to 90 percent of households in Valenica

On Friday, the mass spontaneous arrival of volunteers hampered access for emergency workers to some areas, prompting authorities to devise a plan on how and where to deploy them.

Rafael Armero, 19, who was in Alfafar, a suburb of Valencia, said on Saturday: “I have been going around the city for three days to help anyone who needs it. We have a backpack full of food and water for anyone who needs it.”

More than 90 percent of households in Valencia had their power restored by Friday, utility Iberdrola said, although thousands were still without electricity in cut-off areas that rescuers found difficult to reach.

Holly EvansNovember 2, 2024 7:00 PM

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Watch: ‘It’s all destroyed’: aftermath of deadly flash floods in Spain

‘It’s all destroyed’: aftermath of deadly flash floods in Spain

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Power has been restored to 90 percent of households in Valenica

On Friday, the mass spontaneous arrival of volunteers hampered access for emergency workers to some areas, prompting authorities to devise a plan on how and where to deploy them.

Rafael Armero, 19, who was in Alfafar, a suburb of Valencia, said on Saturday: “I have been going around the city for three days to help anyone who needs it. We have a backpack full of food and water for anyone who needs it.”

More than 90 percent of households in Valencia had their power restored by Friday, utility Iberdrola said, although thousands were still without electricity in cut-off areas that rescuers found difficult to reach.

Holly EvansNovember 2, 2024 6:28 PM

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Is it safe to travel to Spain and should I cancel my holiday after a flood disaster?

The rain showers started on Tuesday (October 29) and continued until Wednesday. In the aftermath of the floods, cars are left on the streets, surrounded by a sea of ​​rubble from damaged buildings and structures.

Here you will find the latest news about the situation in Spain and what you need to know about traveling.

Amelie NeathNovember 2, 2024 6:03 PM

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The worst of the storm is over in Mallorca

According to local media reports, Mallorca’s worst storm has passed, despite much of the island being hit by heavy rain on Friday evening.

Javier Bonet, the first deputy mayor of the Majorcan capital Palma, urged locals and tourists on Friday to only leave their homes if it is “absolutely necessary”.

“We are not on red alert, but it is essential to warn the population to avoid greater risks,” he added.

But the Mallorca Daily Bulletin reports that the “storm is subsiding” and that “emergency services believe the worst of the cold wave is over”.

Emergency services are still advising extreme caution as rain is still possible on Saturday.

Alex CroftNovember 2, 2024 5:31 PM

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Live: Rescue operations as Spain recovers from devastating floods

Follow the link below to watch live volunteers and emergency services carrying out rescue operations in the devastated eastern region of Valencia.

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Satellite photos show the extent of the destruction in the eastern region of Valencia

Valencia's water treatment plant and the V30 motorway before and after deadly flash floods
Valencia’s water treatment plant and the V30 motorway before and after deadly flash floods (Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Tech)
The city of Valencia before and after the devastating floods hit on Tuesday and Wednesday
The city of Valencia before and after the devastating floods hit on Tuesday and Wednesday (Sentinel Hub/AFP via Getty Image)

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‘It’s all destroyed’: aftermath of deadly flash floods in Spain

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‘Everything looks apocalyptic’: Spain flood victim says her entire house was flooded in less than 10 minutes

Alba Paredes Borja comes from the Spanish town of Alfafar, one of the areas hardest hit by the deadly stormwhere local authorities are asking for urgent assistance in receiving food, water and medical supplies.

‘I’m terrified. Everything looks apocalyptic,” she said The independent. The floods – known as the ‘cold drop’ or DANA phenomenon – have claimed 158 lives, including at least three people in the municipality, leaving the city in ruins and cut off from all communications.

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