Spain Allocates €16.6 Billion for Flood Recovery Efforts After Devastating October Storms

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defends government response and announces third aid package of €2.3 billion to support affected regions.

The Spanish government has announced a third aid package worth €2.3 billion, bringing the total flood recovery funding to €16.6 billion.
The late October floods in southeastern Spain caused 229 deaths, with the region of Valence suffering the highest toll at 221 fatalities.
Prime Minister Sánchez assured Parliament that the government assumed its responsibilities from the start and defended public agencies involved in the response.
Sánchez expressed openness to a parliamentary commission of inquiry but emphasized that immediate recovery efforts remain the priority.
New flooding has recently hit parts of Andalusia, including Huelva, exacerbating the challenges for affected communities.