The provisional number of deceased due to the floods in Spain amounts to 158, of which 155 lost their lives in the province of Valencia, another 2 in the province of Castilla-La Mancha and 1 more in Andalusia, but at this time there is still an undetermined number of missing people and the emergency continues.
The latest count provided by the Generalitat Valenciana Emergencies – Valencian regional government – raises the number of fatalities to 155 in the last few hours and may increase as intervention and rescue teams gain access to the affected areas.
One of the most affected towns in the province was Paiporta, just ten kilometers from the Valencian capital, where the mortal remains of about 45 people were recovered according to municipal calculations. In other municipalities, such as La Torre and Castellar, 13 were counted.
Meanwhile, in the region of Castilla-La Mancha there are two deaths, although there are an undetermined number of missing people, in addition to significant damage.
In fact, more than a thousand were rescued in different parts of the region.
The devastating images that the isolated depression at high levels (dana) leaves in its wake show streets turned into rivers, cars piled up as if they were in a scrapyard or destroyed walls with the furniture of the houses floating in mud ponds.
This Thursday is the first of the three days of official mourning decreed by the Government, whose president Pedro Sánchez visited today in the town of L’Eliana (Valencia) the Integrated Operational Coordination Center from which emergency work is coordinated, and He guaranteed the collaboration of his cabinet with the regional executive “by land, sea and air” and for as long as necessary.
The worst and the best
The tragedy is bringing out the worst and the best in human beings and, in the first case, there are those arrested for robberies, robberies or looting, taking advantage of the chaos that reigns in different affected areas.
The Provincial Prosecutor’s Office of Valencia announced that it will request provisional detention for all those detained because this reality is “totally intolerable, morally and criminally”, taking into account the “helplessness of the victims, with contempt for them and attempting impunity.”
An example, this Thursday, is that of the spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, Sean Savett, who communicated his “sincere condolences to all those affected by the devastating floods in Valencia” and stated that in the US they are “ready to help if requested.”
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) announced that it activated new warnings for this Friday due to rain and storms.
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**Interview with María Fernández, Emergency Response Coordinator for Valencia Region**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, María. The recent floods in Spain have been devastating. Can you tell us about the current situation on the ground?
**María Fernández:** Thank you for having me. The situation remains critical as we continue our rescue operations. Currently, we have confirmed 155 fatalities in Valencia, along with a significant number of missing persons. Our teams are working tirelessly to access the hardest-hit areas, but the extent of the damage is staggering.
**Interviewer:** Paiporta appears to be one of the worst-affected towns. Can you give us more details about the recovery efforts there?
**María Fernández:** Yes, Paiporta has indeed suffered greatly. We estimate that close to 45 bodies have been recovered there. Rescue operations are ongoing, and we are focusing on locating the missing individuals. The streets are unrecognizable, functioning now more like rivers than roadways.
**Interviewer:** What about other regions like Castilla-La Mancha? How are they coping?
**María Fernández:** In Castilla-La Mancha, the situation is equally challenging. There are two confirmed deaths reported, but many others remain unaccounted for. The emergency services have rescued over a thousand individuals across various affected areas, which highlights the scale of this disaster.
**Interviewer:** What can you tell us about the response from the government and emergency services?
**María Fernández:** The Generalitat Valenciana is fully mobilized, coordinating with local councils and emergency services on the ground. We are providing support and resources as quickly as possible, but the sheer force of nature has made some areas inaccessible. We are monitoring the situation closely and prioritizing the safety of those affected.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, María, what message do you have for the community during this time?
**María Fernández:** I urge people to stay alert and follow the advice from emergency services. It’s essential to keep safe and assist one another where possible. We are in this together, and we will get through it as a community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones in this tragedy.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, María, for your insights and for all the work you and your team are doing during this devastating time.
**María Fernández:** Thank you for having me.
