5 Nov, 2024 @ 10:57
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Valencia demands €31 billion in aid from Madrid following devastating DANA floods

Destroyed cars and rubble are seen piled in the streets as a consequence of the floods. More than 200 people were killed in flash floods that affected the area around Valencia, particularly the towns of Paiporta, Sedavì, and Benatusser, in what is considered the worst natural disaster in Spain's history and one of the worst in Europe history. The floods were caused by an atmospheric phenomenon known as Dana. With many bodies still under the rubble, the number of victims is expected to rise. (Photo by Davide Bonaldo / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 57547756

THE GOVERNMENT of Valencia has demanded €31 billion in aid from Madrid following the devastating floods caused by DANA. 

Carlos Mazon, the President of the Generalitat, announced yesterday he will request over €31.402 billion in aid from Madrid. 

Carlos Mazon has confirmed urgent financial measures for DANA victims.
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It will be the first aid payout to the region, valuing almost the same as the annual budget of Valencia, €30 billion. 

Some €6,000 ‘in urgent aid’ will be given to families whose houses have been affected by the floods and is expected to be handed out by the end of the week. 

A further €250,000 will be given to other affected areas.

Amazon has also approved an agreement deeming health workers ‘essential’ and stated he will establish a team to keep an eye on the DANA storm as it evolves. 

A pause has also been put on income tax for those affected by the storm, a measure requested by the Valencian government last week. 

Although Madrid gave €6,000 in help to those whose homes had been damaged, the Valencian president has now topped this up to €15,000. 

Photo: Cordon Press

A further €15,000 could also be given out to affected families. 

Overall, there are 136 measures to be implemented, including help to buy vehicles, payment of benefits and help for vulnerable people. 

Infrastructure reconstruction aid has been valued at €2.6 billion and the reconstruction of industrial estates at €7 billion. 

The Valencian government has also requested €2.2 billion to repair rivers to prevent further flooding. 

“It is essential to implement these measures to repair the damage done and prevent future disasters. We need to address victims’ immediate needs and restore normality to the region,” said Mazon.

Yzabelle Bostyn

After spending much of her childhood in Andalucia and adulthood between Barcelona and Latin America, Yzabelle has settled in the Costa del Sol to put her NCTJ & Journalism Masters to good use. She is particularly interested in travel, vegan food and has been leading the Olive Press Nolotil campaign. Have a story? email yzabelle@theolivepress.es

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