Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has told Spanish citizens to remain careful, saying the “devastating episode is not over” after dozens killed in flash floods.
He said, “Residents of regions including Valencia, Andalusia and Catalonia should take precautions. Try not to drive or be near bridges,” urging people not to put their lives at risk.
Spain has suffered many emergencies in recent years, but the country always shows its best side during difficult situations, he says, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic and previous natural disasters.
He said lots of people are facing uncertainty, but Spain will help them – and will have all the resources for people to recover their lives and homes.
Emergency services are working tirelessly, he says, including local police, NGOs and the Guardia Civil – the national police force with military status.
Sanchez said that a governmental crisis committee, which was set up on Tuesday, will continue to work with mayors of the affected areas.
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, said, “Europe is ready to help” after what she calls the “catastrophic consequences” of flooding on Spain’s south and east coast.
In a statement on X,, she gave her solidarity to all affected and said she is grateful to the emergency workers “who are doing everything they can to help people in need.”
A local electricity provider said about 155,000 households still lack electricity in the Valencia region.
Some affected municipalities include Carlet, Montserrat, Catadau, Montroy and Benimodo.
The company added that repair work may take time due to the conditions.
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