tragic spanish floods: search intensifies for 100 still missing
The Spanish continue to battle the aftermath of a tragic flood that swept through the southeastern regions at the end of October. The largest flood in a decade claimed a devastating toll of 223 lives. However, indications suggest this is not the end, as the search for missing persons continues.
9 November 2024 08:24
In the regions of Valencia, Castile-La Mancha, and Andalusia, efforts to remove the remnants of the flash flood that swept through the country at the end of October are still ongoing. In just a few hours, so much water accumulated that many Spaniards were trapped in their homes and cars, which were often swept away along with the torrents flowing through the streets.
The surprise of the Spanish authorities and emergency services at such a sudden event is clearly visible in the state of the cities and the ongoing search for the missing. What will undoubtedly linger in memory for a long time is the tragedy of more than 223 victims, whose numbers continue to grow despite a week having passed since the flood wave.
On Friday, Spanish authorities confirmed four more flood victims in Valencia. These are further tragic news from this autonomous community, where the situation was most dire. This is confirmed by the 215 recorded deaths in this region out of the total 223 flood victims. Meanwhile, as the country's authorities report, more than 100 missing persons are still being searched for.
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difficult search after the flood in Spain
It's like looking for a needle in a massive haystack — wrote the Spanish daily "El Mundo" in the context of the search for the missing.
These searches are indeed extremely complicated. The services searching for the missing must scour beaches, river mouths, and the area of Lake Albufera. Hundreds of people and specially trained dogs are involved in the efforts. Aerial patrols in helicopters are frequently observed.
According to the Associated Press agency, cited by TVN 24, a research vessel used for studying marine ecosystems will also be engaged. The crew's task will be to comb the sea floor in search of more victims.
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