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Valencia Flooding: Ongoing Emergency Response

Valencia province faces severe flooding, resulting in mobility restrictions, road closures, and ongoing search and rescue efforts with significant personnel deployment. Alternative transportation and psychological support are being provided.

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Which major roads are currently closed due to the flooding?: Dozens of roads remain closed, including major highways like the A-7 and N-3, affecting Valencia and Castellón. Restrictions on maritime traffic also exist.
How many emergency personnel are involved in the relief efforts?: Nearly 2,300 firefighters from over 40 organizations and 8,000 military personnel are deployed, along with 10,000 from the Civil Guard and National Police, plus local and regional police forces.
What are the current mobility restrictions in the affected areas?: The mobility restrictions in several affected areas of Valencia province are still in place until 11:59 PM on Sunday due to ongoing emergency operations requiring heavy machinery.
What is the status of the search for missing persons and the psychological support offered?: Search efforts continue in the Magro River, Poyo Ravine, Turia River mouth, and sea, utilizing georadar and bathymetry for deeper searches. Psychological support is offered at 10 points in 9 municipalities.
What alternative transportation options are available, and what is the status of the documentation and shelter services?: 12 Metrobús lines and six new bus routes offer alternative transport in affected areas, with tram lines and metro service partially resuming soon. Mobile offices are providing DNI (ID cards) to affected individuals.

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