Thousands of volunteers are lining up in Spain to help those affected by the floods.
More violent rain is expected in the coming day.
– No matter how much help we get, it won’t be enough, says Amber Gonzalez.
Thousands of soldiers and volunteers have lined up to help in flood-hit areas of Spain, most notably in Valencia. In the worst-affected parts of the region, clean-up work is basically going on around the clock. With tens of thousands of volunteers, it is one of the largest spontaneous relief efforts in modern times in Spain.
– It is impressive with all the volunteers. We bring everything we have to help with everything we can, says volunteer Andrea to TV4 Nyheterna.
Military personnel help victims
The floods that hit Spain on Tuesday are the deadliest in over 50 years in the country. Over 200 people were confirmed dead on Friday, and Spanish authorities have warned that the death toll will rise. In parts of the countryside around Valencia, where washed-out roads have made transport by land impossible, search efforts are still underway for the missing.
In total, a couple of thousand military personnel have been deployed to assist affected residents in the 19 communities with the most severe damage.
“Will not be enough”
Even so, retiree Amber Gonzalez doesn’t think the help will be enough.
– Many have died. What should I say? No matter how much help we get, it won’t be enough, she says and continues:
– We need a lot of help. No matter how much help we get, it won’t be solved in a couple of months.
In the coming day, more violent rain is expected in Spain. The warnings apply above all to western Andalusia, parts of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.