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Spain Flood Rescue Operation
Heavy flooding in Spain causes devastation, resulting in numerous casualties and a massive rescue operation.
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- How many people have been rescued from the floods in Spain?
- Spanish rescue workers have saved 33 people in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people rescued to 36,605. The official death toll has risen to 219, with 211 deaths in the Valencia region alone.
- How did King Felipe and Queen Letizia's visit to the affected region go?
- King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the affected region to assess the damage, but faced negative reactions, including being pelted with mud and verbally abused.
- What is the status of the high-speed train line between Valencia and Madrid?
- The high-speed train line between Valencia and Madrid is still damaged, despite the government's efforts to repair 223 kilometers of roads and railway lines. The government sent over 17,000 people to assist in the relief effort, including military personnel and police.
- How many people are officially missing, and what is the concern regarding this number?
- The search for survivors and victims continues in the areas affected by the heavy flooding last week in Spain. 93 people are officially registered as missing, but authorities fear the actual number may be higher, as 54 bodies remain unidentified.
- What financial aid has been pledged by the Spanish government in response to the floods?
- The Spanish government has approved a €10.6 billion aid package for families, businesses, and municipalities affected by the floods. The regional government of Valencia has requested an additional €31 billion in aid from Madrid.