Spain's Deadliest Floods in a Century Leave Over 200 Dead

The catastrophic flooding in Valencia has left Paiporta as the epicenter, with widespread devastation and a slow recovery process.

• The official death toll stands at 217, with 89 people still missing, as rescue operations continue in the affected regions.
• Paiporta, a suburb of Valencia, has been labeled 'ground zero' due to the severe impact of the flash floods.
• Criticism mounts against regional authorities for inadequate warnings, despite meteorological alerts predicting severe weather.
• An emergency relief package of 10.6 billion euros has been announced by the Spanish government to aid recovery efforts.
• Thousands of volunteers and 15,000 soldiers have been mobilized to assist in the cleanup, which is expected to take a year.

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