Desperate Search Amid Spain's Devastating Floods

In eastern Spain, catastrophic floods have left a trail of destruction and at least 218 dead. Maria Murgui searches for her father, who vanished while trying to save his motorbike. Central government approved a €10.6 billion relief package, while recovery efforts continue and frustration over crisis management grows.

The devastation from the catastrophic floods in eastern Spain has left communities grappling with tragedy. Maria Murgui continues to search for her father, who disappeared while trying to save his motorbike as floodwaters rose. Sadly, such stories are common, with 218 confirmed deaths and many more still unaccounted for.

The Spanish central government has responded with a massive €10.6 billion relief package aimed at rebuilding lives and infrastructures across the affected regions. The measures, likened to those taken during the COVID-19 crisis, include financial aid for homeowners and local businesses and point to the scale of the disaster's impact.

The Herculean recovery efforts witness thousands on the ground with soldiers, firefighters, and volunteers working tirelessly. Yet, frustrations over the crisis management erupted when angry crowds threw mud at officials during their first visit to recovery sites. The country awaits further relief announcements, hoping for a rapid return to normalcy.

(With inputs from agencies.)