Thousands of volunteers help with clean up in flood-hit Valencia | BBC News

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has ordered 5,000 more troops and 5,000 police officers and civil guards to the Valencia region after catastrophic flooding.

Thousands of people have also travelled to the city to support the clean up.

Heavy rains that began on Monday caused floods that destroyed bridges and covered towns with mud, cutting off communities and leaving them without water, food or electricity.

More than 200 people are confirmed dead, with the toll expected to rise further.

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[markquickfall]

Its magnificent to see all the volunteers helping out our hearts go out to all effective from the UK ❤

[johnboard]

Its such a boost for humanity, a big thank you to the many volunteers helping out - a credit to your nation.

[Donknowww]

Spanish People are a Role Model for us. It warms my Heart to see People helping each other during such a Catastrophe.

[patriciaduarte]

The people united can never be defeated.

[SaadBelmessaoud]

The sight of those volunteers, on foot, armed with buckets and fresh water, makes me cry.
Thank you good people. ❤

[joselin]

The Spanish community is incredible. So sorry for you and thanks for being out there helping ❤

[georgiosdem]

Beautiful people❤
Love and volunteerism will save the world!!!

[SergAndKet]

We lived in Tenerife for a month and visited Seville and Barcelona. Only the best memories, wonderful, kind people, a beautiful country. It's a pity that this happened. Our hearts are with you 🇷🇺🇹🇷🙏

[mihaela]

All my admiration to these people .❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[TheDanidago]

These are our people, we are the Spanish People.Proud and Honour 💪🇪🇦

[amilaperera]

We really appreciate all of you contributing their time, energy, skills & available resources for the flood victims. Wish you all recover very soon. Wish speedy recovery from the tragic event. Watching from Sri Lanka

[ElbrusBeyler]

GOD BLESS YOUR ESPANA🇪🇸 from azerbaijan

[javierjordanmartinez]

MUCH STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE AFFECTED

[mariapilarme]

Wonderful people I difficult circumstances❤❤❤❤

[pumpupjam]

When you can't get help from the main government, people must pull together and help one another . This is beautiful and the way it should be not only relying on the government help.

[sherd]

The support of the neighbours are so overwhelming 😢😢😢thank you there is love and as for the government shame on you.

[tessaburkhamer]

Sending love from the US / WNC. We understand the destruction & frustration of the situation 💔

[sarafayez]

I am happy to see that, All the world must learn from Spanish people.

[DJLNK]

Spanish Spirit is some of the strongest in the world

[notjustforhackers]

What happens when people have pride in their nation and its culture.