Spain's Deadliest Floods in Modern History Claim Over 200 Lives
King Felipe VI faces public outrage during Valencia visit as residents decry slow emergency response.
- The death toll from the catastrophic floods in eastern Spain has reached 217, with fears that the number could rise as rescue efforts continue.
- King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were met with anger and mud-slinging from residents in Valencia, who accused authorities of a delayed response.
- The floods, caused by a 'gota fría' weather phenomenon, have been linked to climate change, with experts citing warmer Mediterranean waters as a contributing factor.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has deployed 10,000 soldiers and police officers to aid in rescue and recovery operations, acknowledging the initial response was insufficient.
- Residents and local officials are calling for more immediate and substantial aid, as many towns remain inaccessible and in desperate need of basic resources.












































































































































