UAE expresses solidarity with Spain, conveys condolences over victims of floods

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Spain, after several areas were significantly affected by floods, which led to a number of deaths and injuries, as well as substantial damage to property. 

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy with the government and people of Spain, and to families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Spanish rescuers on Wednesday scrambled to save people trapped by surging tides of muddy water in floods that have killed at least 73 people, tossed cars and wreaked transport havoc.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged citizens to remain vigilant as the danger persisted and three days of mourning were declared after the disaster on a scale rarely seen in the European nation.

Heavy downpours and fierce winds have lashed Spain since the beginning of the week after a storm formed over the Mediterranean Sea, with up to a year's worth of rain falling in some areas.

Agencies