Spain's King Felipe VI said he was “devastated” of the number of victims of the floods that devastated southeastern Spain and killed at least 51 people, and promised “all the necessary support” to the relatives of the victims, France Press reported, BTA reported.
„We are devastated by the latest news” about the floods, the Spanish royal court wrote in a post on the "X" social network. “We express our sincerest condolences to the families and relatives of the more than 50 who died. Strength, courage and all the necessary support to those affected, he added.
The central government created a crisis unit, which met for the first time last night, and sent an army unit specialized in rescue operations to Valencia province.
The crisis unit is due to reconvene today at noon under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who recently returned from an official visit to India.
Sanchez is to address the nation from the “Moncloa“ at 11.30 local time. "I have been following with concern the news of the missing people and the damage caused by the storm in the last few hours," the prime minister wrote overnight in Aix, urging people to follow the advice of the authorities. "Be very careful and avoid unnecessary trips," Sanchez added.