Greece’s political leadership has conveyed condolences and messages of solidarity and support to the people of Spain who have been tested by deadly floods in the last few hours and where at least 70 people have died, while dozens remain missing.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his support with a post on social media. “Our hearts are with the people of Spain,” he wrote among others.
Our hearts go out to the people of Spain as they endure the devastation caused by these catastrophic floods. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Greece stands in solidarity with you during this difficult time.
— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) October 30, 2024
At the same time, the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou sent a letter to the King of Spain, Felipe VI.
The President expressed on behalf of the Greek people and personally her sincere condolences to the victims of the catastrophic floods that hit eastern Spain.
She also emphasized that Greece stands in solidarity with the Spanish people and wished for the healing of the wounds caused by the calamity.
The scale of the flooding currently unfolding in Valencia, Spain is unfathomable. This is footage from Chiva, where a jaw-dropping 343 mm of rain was recorded in just 4 hours earlier today, between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
Video credit: Nalabcer pic.twitter.com/WdCgUifavQ
— Nahel Belgherze (@WxNB_) October 29, 2024
BRUTAL Así amanece Valencia España !!
Pueblos de Sedaví o Alfafar están completamente devastados. Al menos 60 victimas fatales y cientos de desaparecidos #DANA #Valencia pic.twitter.com/1GxPCaMDhL— TuiteroSismico𝕏 (@TuiteroSismico) October 30, 2024
Heavy rainfalls struck the province of Valencia in eastern Spain on Tuesday triggering floods and havoc.
At least 70 people are reported to have died and dozens are still missing on Wednesday afternoon, as the bad weather conditions continue. among the dead are many children.
Una gran persona jamás abandona a su mascota. Ni con el agua al cuello inundándose su casa en Valencia mientras la rescatan.
Toda mi admiración👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/d4uO8EzLft— Fran Navarro (@fran_navarr0) October 30, 2024
Dozens of people were forced to seek on the roofs of stores or gas stations or trapped in their vehicles on impassable roads and many are still awaiting assistance.
Updates by Spanish daily El Pais in English here.
