According to authorities, of the total, 183 bodies are fully identified / Photo: EFE
The number of fatalities due to dana in the Spanish province of Valencia (east) rises to 212, of which 183 are already fully identified, according to the latest balance from the Data Integration Center (CID), made public this Friday by the Valencian Superior Court of Justice.
Of this total of registered fatalities, 211 have already had an autopsy performed and 183 are fully identified (147 by fingerprints, 34 by DNA and 2 by hospital identification while alive), while 29 bodies remain unidentified.
For their part, the ‘ante mortem’ offices enabled by the National Police and the Civil Guard – a Spanish armed institute – in collaboration with forensic doctors currently have 50 active files for disappearance reports, which implies a decrease of 28 cases compared to the balance. from the previous day, due to the increase in identifications among the deceased and locations of living people.
Both parameters, active disappearances and the total number of fatalities, are different, so they should not be added in any case, the same sources insist.
Thus, active disappearance files may increase or decrease depending on the new identifications that may occur among the existing deceased, the increase in disappearance reports or the location of living people.
The ‘ante mortem’ files of missing persons that are active correspond exclusively to complaints where relatives have provided different information and provided biological samples along with complaints in authorized offices that allow the subsequent identification of their loved ones.
In this way, compared to this Thursday’s balance, there are five new fatalities recorded, 16 new identifications of deceased people, 11 more autopsies and 28 fewer active missing persons files.
In addition and according to official sources, there are 7 deaths in Castilla-La Mancha (center) and one in Andalusia (south).
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**Interview with Dr. Elena Martínez, Crisis Management Expert**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Martínez. We’re seeing concerning news from Valencia regarding the impact of dana. Can you provide context on what has happened in the region?
**Dr. Martínez:** Thank you for having me. Yes, it’s a tragic situation. The recent weather phenomenon, often referred to as ‘dana’, has led to severe flooding in the province of Valencia. Authorities have confirmed that the death toll has reached 212, with 183 bodies positively identified. This is an unprecedented disaster for the region, underscoring the vulnerability of urban areas to extreme weather.
**Editor:** What are the immediate challenges that authorities are facing in the aftermath of this disaster?
**Dr. Martínez:** One of the primary challenges is recovery and identification. While 183 individuals have been identified, many families are still waiting for news of their loved ones. There are logistical issues as well; emergency services need to coordinate search and rescue operations, while also providing support to displaced families. The infrastructure damage caused by the flooding complicates these efforts.
**Editor:** How can communities better prepare for such extreme weather events in the future?
**Dr. Martínez:** Preparation is key. Communities need to invest in better infrastructure, such as improved drainage systems and flood barriers. Education campaigns that inform residents about emergency protocols are also vital. Additionally, local governments should prioritize creating clear evacuation routes and disaster response plans that can be quickly implemented when needed.
**Editor:** This situation seems to require both immediate action and long-term planning. What steps should authorities take to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected populations moving forward?
**Dr. Martínez:** Absolutely. In the immediate term, psychological support for those affected is crucial. Long-term, authorities must learn from this disaster by analyzing what went wrong and how similar events can be mitigated in the future. They should also engage with scientists and climatologists to understand changing weather patterns and adapt their strategies accordingly.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Martínez. It’s a difficult time for Valencia, and we hope the recovery efforts can bring some solace to those affected.
**Dr. Martínez:** Thank you. My thoughts are with all those impacted by this tragedy.
