Overview
- The government has activated an emergency plan to restore service in about 1,000 elevators left inoperable by October’s floods.
- The Industry Ministry revised elevator regulations to free up approximately 14,000 hours of specialist labor for urgent repairs.
- Technical safety upgrades, including floor leveling and protective door elements, have been deferred until July 1, 2026, to concentrate resources on immediate restoration.
- Officials are liaising with local councils to pinpoint and prioritize repairs in buildings housing elderly, disabled and other vulnerable residents.
- These measures implement commitments made by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez following his May 22 meeting with flood-affected elevator users.