Des images aériennes saisissantes révèlent la transformation de Valence en un paysage apocalyptique suite aux inondations meurtrières en Espagne, où 158 personnes ont perdu la vie. L’armée a commencé à intervenir alors que la région voit un nombre de disparus toujours indéterminé en raison des difficultés d’accès. Des milliers de personnes ont été secourues, tandis que des actes de pillage ont été signalés, avec 39 arrestations liées aux vols dans des magasins fermés. Le premier ministre a déclaré Valence zone de catastrophe.
Recent aerial images reveal the devastating transformation of Valencia into a scene reminiscent of an apocalyptic wasteland following catastrophic floods in Spain.
With reports confirming 158 fatalities, officials are concerned that this number may increase as search and rescue operations, involving the military, ramp up.
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Photos taken Thursday afternoon depict the aftermath of what is being termed the worst natural disaster in the nation’s memory.
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Highways have become graveyards for hundreds of abandoned vehicles trapped in thick, murky sludge.
As torrential downpours and flash floods hit much of eastern Spain on Tuesday, many drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles.
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Spain’s transport minister is among the officials urgently working to manage the crisis.
However, Oscar Puente has cautioned that rescuers are likely to uncover grim realities as they commence clearing the roads.
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Additional images depict debris scattered across fields and streets, with a boat oddly situated in a farmer’s field alongside various other discarded items littering Valencia.
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The shockingly poor condition that Spain continues to face has spurred significant efforts to enhance clean-up operations.
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In a statement, the regional president of Valencia has enlisted the help of the Spanish military to assist in rescuing individuals who remain trapped in their homes or within severely flooded areas.
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Posting on X, Carlos Mazon wrote, « I have requested the deployment of military personnel along with available land, sea, and air forces to bolster the logistical efforts and distribute aid to those in need. »
« The Military Emergency Unit has informed me that a first wave will be joining tomorrow (Friday) at 8 AM to assist throughout the day. »
Currently, over 1,000 soldiers from emergency rescue units are actively engaged in Valencia.
As it stands, the death toll has reached 158 due to the devastating impacts of the floods.
Officials noted that the number of missing persons remains uncertain, as several areas remain inaccessible for safe entry.
Countless individuals have been rescued by neighbours, dedicated rescue teams, and courageous civilians, with videos capturing some of these miraculous escapes.
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In one heart-stopping video, a man in a bright yellow shirt broke through a glass door to save children from drowning.
He navigated through murky waters that reached waist-high to rescue several frightened locals.
In other instances, heroic rescuers have airlifted both a baby and an elderly woman from the devastating flood waters.
Footage showed the military emergency unit saving the most vulnerable individuals affected by the disaster.
In one dramatic rescue, an elderly woman who appeared unable to move was airlifted in a metal cage amidst debris-covered roads.
Another poignant video captured the moment a baby was rescued and lifted onto a plane by a rescuer in Valencia, one of the most severely impacted regions.
Across the area, uprooted trees and piled-up cars bear witness to the chaos wrought by the storms.
Power lines were also knocked down, and the force of the unexpected torrent even dismantled bridges in its path.
A chilling video documented the instant an entire bridge in Paiporta, Valencia, collapsed in mere seconds, resulting in at least 40 deaths.
As forecasts predict more rainfall tomorrow and in the days ahead,
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has declared Valencia a disaster zone, cautioning the public about imminent severe weather.
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He stated, « The most crucial point is that I want the Spanish people to understand that this phenomenon is far from over. »
« For those affected, please stay indoors. »
In the midst of the disaster, some individuals in the stricken region have resorted to looting amidst the chaos.
Police have apprehended 39 suspects linked to thefts from shuttered stores in recent days.
Images reveal vandalized storefronts and emptied shelves throughout the area.
Officers have been deployed to patrol shopping centers due to reports of criminals targeting electronics, according to reports.