Oman Observer Nov 04 24
Spain deploys more troops to flood zone where public anger rises:
PAIPORTA: Spain sent more soldiers on Monday to its flood-hit east where rescuers scoured ...
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Spain expands flood response as public anger growsOn November 4, 2,500 more troops were due to join as teams searched Paiporta car parks for possible victims.
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- The army deployed about 5,000 soldiers over the weekend; another 2,500 were due to join them as a warship carrying 104 marine infantry troops and aid approached Valencia port.
- At least 217 people had died in the disaster by Sunday, almost all in the Valencia region, including more than 60 in Paiporta, while teams continued searching for possible victims.
- A severe hailstorm struck Barcelona, authorities warned of landslides and further flooding, and AENA said about 50 departing flights were cancelled or severely delayed while 17 arrivals were diverted.
- Unions and left-wing cultural groups announced a Saturday protest in Valencia calling for Carlos Mazon to resign, while a daily demonstration in Madrid drew about 600 people on Sunday, according to El Pais.
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