At least 89 people remain missing after floods in eastern Spain
by Reuters in Madrid from World news | The Guardian on (#6S0FR)
Valencia authorities say search efforts continue as prime minister announces 10.6bn fund to help victims of disaster
At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, regional judicial authorities in Valencia have confirmed, as the country's prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said he was earmarking 10.6bn (8.9bn) to help victims.
The number includes only those who have been reported missing by family members who have also provided personal information and biological samples to allow for their identification, the superior court of justice of the Valencia region said in a statement on Tuesday. It added that there could be more cases of people who have disappeared whose details have not yet been registered.
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