A state of natural disaster has been declared in Spain. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said at a press conference on Tuesday that the government will allocate 10.6 billion euros to help victims of last week's floods in the southern and eastern regions of the country. More than 200 people died as a result of the natural disaster.
The aid covers 78 municipalities, including 75 in the province of Valencia, two in Castilla-La Mancha and one city in Andalusia. It includes, among other things, payments in the total amount of 838 million euros for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed persons, a guarantee line of five billion euros for loans to enterprises and households, deferment of loan payments and other forms. help Families receive between 20,000 and 60,000 euros and up to 10,300 euros for home renovations. euros for buying furniture and household appliances. The government has announced that it will apply to the European Commission for aid from the European Solidarity Fund, which was set up to support countries affected by natural disasters. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced about 15,000 people. police and soldiers in flood-ravaged areas. The regional government of the Community of Valencia continues to manage the rescue operation. The Prime Minister made the announcement a week after the tragic floods in Valencia, when water and mud quickly washed away hundreds of cars, submerged houses and underground parking lots and garages.
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The search for the missing persons is still ongoing
The latest count shows about 220 people due to flooding. In the province of Valencia, which was most affected by the natural disaster, the search for missing persons continues. For several days now, citizens' anger has been growing due to the lack of proper warning about the impending disaster and the slow response of the authorities to its consequences.
On Sunday, Sánchez was attacked by a physical mob in the town of Paiporta, near Valencia, in which dozens of people were killed. The politician appeared there accompanied by King Philip VI and Queen Letizia, but was quickly evacuated after a violent public reaction. The royal couple decided to talk to people and comfort the injured.
Residents' reaction to the visit of the royal couple Reuters
Queen Letizia on PaipotReuters
The DANA phenomenon
Severe storms, floods and floods are the result of an atmospheric phenomenon known in Spain as DANA (depression alasada en niveles altos). It forms when cold air meets warm, moist air in the Mediterranean Sea, causing extreme weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.
The reaction of residents of the province of Valencia to the visit of the king and queen Reuters
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