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In Spain, King Felipe VI faced anger and frustration from residents in Paiporta during his visit to survey flood damage, with insults and mud thrown at him as people called him a murderer and demanded he leave. The catastrophic flash floods in Valencia killed over 200 people, prompting criticism of the government’s slow response, leading to a surge in volunteer efforts to aid in cleanup and rescue operations. Despite the challenges, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged the shortcomings and authorized the deployment of additional troops to assist in the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts amidst ongoing weather warnings of more dangerous rain and potential flooding.
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