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Spain Floods: 89 Missing in Valencia, Aid Package Announced
Following devastating floods in Spain, the search for victims continues, with 89 people still missing in Valencia and a focus shifting to underground locations. The government has pledged \u20ac10.6 billion in aid.
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Climate ChangeSpainDisasterFloodsMissing PersonsGovernment Aid
Valencia Regional GovernmentSpanish GovernmentSpanish High Court
Pedro S\U00E1Nchez
- Where is the search for victims now concentrated, and why?
- The search for victims is now focused on underground structures like parking garages and tunnels, as no bodies remain above ground. Authorities fear some victims were washed out to sea.
- How many people are reported missing in the Valencia region of Spain following the recent floods?
- Following devastating storms in Spain, 89 people are missing in the Valencia region, according to the region's high court. The figure is based on information from families and DNA evidence.
- What is the current death toll from the floods in Spain, and where have most of the bodies been found?
- More than 215 bodies have been recovered, almost all in the Valencia region where 211 people died in the floods. The search and rescue efforts are being aided by a naval amphibious ship.
- What did Prime Minister Pedro S\u00e1nchez say about the initial aid package, and what does it include?
- Prime Minister Pedro S\u00e1nchez described the initial \u20ac10.6 billion aid package as a "good first step." The aid includes direct payments, tax breaks, and loans.
- How much aid has the Valencia regional government requested from the central government, and how much has been offered so far?
- The regional government of Valencia requested over \u20ac30 billion in aid from the Madrid government, a sum roughly equivalent to the region's entire annual budget. The central government has initially pledged \u20ac10.6 billion.