More Troops are Sent by Spain to help with Search and Cleanup Efforts

On Tuesday, the city’s southern fringes experienced tsunami-like flooding that left numerous communities covered in thick sludge.

At least 214 people have died as a result of the devastating flood, and dozens more are still missing from the area.

In addition to the 2,500 soldiers already stationed in the region, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced in a televised speech that the government would be sending an additional 5,000 troops to help with search and cleanup efforts.

According to Sanchez, “it is the biggest operation by the Armed Forces in Spain in peacetime,” and the government would deploy all the resources for as long as they were required.

There have been occasional surprises, but the likelihood of discovering survivors is dwindling. On Saturday, rescuers discovered a surviving woman stuck in a car next to her deceased sister-in-law.

The number of those killed by the disaster is predicted to increase as rescuers pump water out of tunnels and underground parking garages. As search and rescue operations and relief distribution continue, civilians have started cleaning streets, stores, and public areas.

Weeks are anticipated to pass during the cleanup process. On Tuesday, Sánchez’s administration is also anticipated to authorise a disaster declaration that will facilitate prompt access to funding.

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