The scale of the flood disaster in Spain is visible in satellite images.

The Operational Control Center in the Valencia autonomous region, which has suffered the most damage from the flood disaster in the eastern part of the country, reported that the number of people who lost their lives due to floods and inundations has risen to 155. In the other affected region, Castilla-La Mancha, the death toll was announced as 3, while the total number of fatalities across Spain has reached 158. Authorities are concerned that the death toll may rise further due to the large number of missing persons.

MANY PEOPLE ARE MISSING

The Ministry of Defense also announced that 1,064 soldiers are currently engaged in search and rescue operations in the disaster area, and there are a significant number of missing persons.

THERE IS A WATER AND FOOD ISSUE

Currently, more than 150 roads are closed to traffic in Valencia, and train services between Madrid and Valencia have been suspended for at least 15 days. In the region facing security, water, and food issues, nearly 100,000 people are without electricity.

ONE YEAR OF RAINFALL FELL IN 8 HOURS

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) announced that the rainfall, which it described as "the worst period of the century" in the Valencia region, fell in an unprecedented manner, stating, "The amount of rainfall normally received in a year fell in just 8 hours."

CALL FROM THE PRIME MINISTER

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also visited Valencia today, stating that all state resources have been mobilized, that their priority is search and rescue operations, and that due to adverse weather conditions continuing in some areas, he urged the public not to let their guard down.

THE SCALE OF THE DISASTER REFLECTED IN SATELLITE IMAGES

The satellite image shows the landscape around Valencia before the flood disaster on October 8 and after the flood disaster on October 30.

Another image shows widespread destruction across Valencia. Here, a highway damaged by floodwaters is visible.