Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 31, 2024, 09:59 AM
Spain Floods: Sudden severe floods in the eastern part of Spain have caused devastation, killing 95 people so far. The streets of many cities are flooded, cars have been swept away, and rail lines are disrupted. Many houses have been completely damaged and bridges have been broken in this natural disaster, including the famous Valencia bridge.Unprecedented rain worsens the situationSpain's Meteorological Department informed that on Tuesday, some parts of Valencia recorded an average rainfall of the year in just eight hours, making the situation extremely bad. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez assured the people of reconstruction after the damage caused by this disaster. He said that the affected buildings, roads and bridges would be rebuilt soon.Floods wreak havoc, services suspendedThe current situation in Spain can be gauged from the photos and videos going viral on social media. Train services in big cities like Madrid and Barcelona have been disrupted due to floods. Schools and essential services have been temporarily closed in the affected areas. Due to this disaster, electricity has also been disrupted in Valencia, which has worsened the situation.Prime Minister's statementPrime Minister Pedro Sanchez has ordered to start relief and rescue operations immediately. Police and rescue teams are engaged in taking people to safe places with the help of helicopters and boats. PM Sanchez said that dozens of cities have been hit by floods, and urged people to remain alert. Expressing condolences to the families trapped in this crisis, he said, "The whole of Spain feels the pain of those who are looking for their loved ones. Our priority is to help you, and we are using all the necessary resources to overcome this tragedy."This disaster in Spain has brought very difficult times, in which providing relief to the people has become the biggest priority.