After an unprecedented flood, the Spanish government announced a 10.6 billion euro emergency rescue plan on November 5 to support the reconstruction and recovery of the affected areas in the southeast. The flood not only caused 219 deaths, but also 89 missing people in Valencia. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that the government will do its utmost to simplify the aid process and deliver resources to the disaster area as soon as possible to meet the huge needs after the disaster.

The government responded quickly: simplify the process and fully support the reconstruction of the disaster area

After the cabinet meeting, Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said that the government will use the response model during the epidemic as a reference, minimize cumbersome administrative procedures, and quickly provide assistance to residents and businesses in the disaster area. He emphasized: "What people expect to see is the unity between the government and the disaster area, not internal disputes." This aid plan not only covers the living support of the victims, but also includes financial assistance to small businesses and self-employed operators to help them cope with the income interruption and property losses caused by the flood.

Multi-faceted assistance measures: economic support, tax relief and loan extension

In the assistance plan announced by Sanchez, direct assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed individuals will benefit about 30,000 enterprises and 65,000 self-employed individuals. The government will also provide tax relief and allow residents in the disaster area to postpone the repayment of mortgages and other loans for three months. In addition, the Spanish government will bear all emergency expenses of local governments in cleaning streets and restoring basic facilities to reduce the financial burden of local governments.

Spain has formally applied to the European Union for support from the European Solidarity Fund, hoping to obtain more resources to support post-disaster recovery.

Severe flood damage: The military urgently deployed 15,000 people to participate in disaster relief

On October 29, the Valencia region in eastern Spain encountered a fierce Mediterranean storm, resulting in large-scale heavy rains and mudslides. The local infrastructure was severely damaged, a large number of houses, roads and public facilities were destroyed, and hundreds of thousands of people were affected. The Spanish military has deployed nearly 15,000 soldiers, police and members of the Civil Guard to the disaster area in its largest emergency deployment in peacetime, helping to repair infrastructure, distribute relief supplies and search for missing persons.

After the flood, government rescue forces quickly intervened and are currently searching for bodies, clearing roads and restoring infrastructure such as electricity around the clock to help residents in the disaster area return to normal life as much as possible.

89 missing in Valencia: Forensic and security forces step up search and rescue

The Valencia Regional Court announced the number of missing persons on the social media platform X for the first time, showing that the number of missing persons in the area has reached 89. The forensic team and security forces are working together to speed up the identification and search and rescue of missing persons. Local residents have high expectations for the rescue operation, but as the number of missing persons increases, the search and rescue work still faces considerable challenges.

Reconstruction and the future: The Spanish government promises long-term support for the recovery of the disaster area

The Sanchez government promised that the 10.6 billion euro rescue plan is only the first step in post-disaster reconstruction, and more support will be provided in the future to ensure the restoration of life and economic vitality in the disaster-stricken areas. The Prime Minister said, "In the most difficult moments, the country will always fight side by side with the people." This statement received widespread positive responses. Many residents in the disaster area expressed gratitude for the government's support, but at the same time they were also worried about the long-term reconstruction after the disaster.

In the face of such a severe natural disaster, the Spanish government took quick measures to show its concern and support for the people in the disaster area. In the future, how to help the residents in the disaster area rebuild their homes and resume normal life through effective measures will be a difficult task facing the government.