The worst flood in Spain, 140 people died, many missing – India TV Hindi

Spain is in the grip of its worst flood in this century. Due to torrential rains, water is visible all around. This massive flood has destroyed many villages, killing at least 140 people. The death toll due to floods in Spain is expected to rise as authorities are busy removing bodies from vehicles and search operations continue. An unknown number of people are still missing. The worst natural disaster of this century has left a trail of destruction in Spain.

“Unfortunately some of the vehicles contain dead people,” Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente said, referring to hundreds of cars and trucks stuck on muddy roads. The scene after the flood looked like the damage caused by a powerful storm or tsunami. Emergency services in eastern Valencia province confirmed the death toll at 92 on Wednesday. Two other deaths were reported in the neighboring Castilla-la-Mancha region, while one person was reported dead in southern Andalusia.

Flood situation worsens due to torrential rains

Torrential rains that began on Tuesday continued in eastern and southern parts of Spain on Wednesday, worsening flooding. Spanish President Pedro Sanchez said that many cities were affected by floods. “The whole of Spain can feel the pain of those who are searching for their loved ones,” he said in a televised address. “Our priority is to help you. We are using all the necessary resources so that we can respond to this tragedy.” Can recover from.”

Use of helicopter to evacuate people

Police and rescue services used helicopters to rescue people from homes and cars. 1,100 Spanish army soldiers, along with personnel from Spain’s emergency response teams, were deployed to flood-ravaged areas. Spain’s central government has set up a crisis committee to help with rescue efforts. (Language)

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