Severe Storms Hit Spain Death Toll Rises To 95 European Tragedy

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Heftige Unwetter treffen Spanien: Zahl der Toten steigt auf 95 – „Europäische Tragödie“
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Severe storms hit Spain: Death toll rises to 95 - "European tragedy"

More than 90 people have died in devastating floods and landslides in Spain, as the country battles its worst storm in decades.

The extreme weather, caused by an intense low-pressure system, has caused widespread damage and displacement, with thousands of people evacuated from their homes.

The death toll has now risen to 95, according to the country's Interior Ministry, with many more people still missing.

The storm, which has been dubbed "Storm Gloria," has brought torrential rain, strong winds and snowfall to Spain since Sunday.

It has caused widespread flooding and landslides, particularly in the eastern region of Valencia, where the majority of the deaths have occurred.

The storm has also caused significant damage to infrastructure, with roads and bridges washed away, and power lines brought down.

The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas, and the military has been deployed to assist with the rescue and recovery effort.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has described the storm as a "European tragedy" and has expressed his condolences to the victims and their families.

The European Union has also offered its support to Spain, with the European Commission sending a team of experts to assist with the relief effort.

The storm is expected to continue to impact Spain in the coming days, with further heavy rain and snowfall forecast.

The government has urged people in the affected areas to stay indoors and follow the instructions of local authorities.

The storm has caused significant disruption to travel, with flights and trains canceled and roads closed.

The Spanish government has advised people to avoid all non-essential travel to the affected areas.

The storm is expected to have a major economic impact on Spain, with businesses and infrastructure damaged and disrupted.

The government has pledged to provide financial assistance to those affected by the storm.

The storm has also raised concerns about climate change, with experts saying that it is becoming more common for extreme weather events to occur.

The Spanish government has said that it will work with other countries to address the challenges of climate change.