At least 51 people have died in Spain from devastating flash floods, authorities say
Associated PressNov 04, 2024
Tensions boiled over this weekend after Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Valencia's regional governor Carlos Mazón, visited one of the worst-hit regions in the country's recent flooding.Public tension rose this weekend after Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Valencia's regional governor Carlos Mazón, visited one of the worst-hit regions in the country's recent flooding that killed over 205 people.
Crowds in the town of Paiporta — where over 60 of the nation's more than 200 dead came — shouted "killers!" and "get out!" as the leaders carried out the official visit. Others hurled clots of mud and other objects, including rocks, and two bodyguards were reportedly injured.Crowds in the town of Paiporta — where over 60 died from the floods — shouted "Killers!" and "Get out!" as the leaders carried out their visit. Others hurled clots of mud and other objects, including rocks, with two bodyguards reportedly injured.
Sánchez and Mazón were forced to seek protection and were quickly whisked away by their security details. Meanwhile, the king and queen insisted on staying and could be seen engaging with a number of residents.Sánchez and Mazón were forced to seek protection and were quickly whisked away by their security details. Meanwhile, the king and queen insisted on staying and could be seen engaging with and embracing several residents.
The anger of the people is understandable. Many lost homes, businesses, as well as the lives of loved ones. The government is listening and is doing all it can to help ease people's suffering.
What did these leaders expect when they visited Paiporta? These floods have totally devastated the region and the government response has been completely inadequate.