Spain announces 2.3 billion euros in new aid to Valencia after floods


MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced 2.3 billion euros ($2.42 billion) in additional aid to reconstruct Valencia area after the deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history.
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced 2.3 billion euros ($2.42 billion) in additional aid to reconstruct Valencia area after the deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history.
More than 220 people died and five people are still missing after torrential rains on Oct. 29 triggered floods that swept through the suburbs south of the regional capital Valencia.
The measures are on top of the 14.36 billion euros previously announced.
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(Reporting by Emma Pinedo; Editing by Andrei Khalip)
Financial assistance is support in the form of money or resources provided to individuals or organizations to help them meet their financial needs, often during emergencies or for specific projects.
Disaster management involves planning and implementing strategies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, ensuring safety and minimizing economic losses.
Flash floods are sudden and intense floods that occur within a short period, often due to heavy rainfall, leading to rapid water rise and potential hazards for communities.
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