Spain to deploy ten thousand more troops, police as flood death toll continues to rise

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Saturday that Spain will deploy an additional 10,000 soldiers and police to the eastern Valencia region, which has been devastated by floods that have killed over 200 people. 

Volunteers also sprang into action on Friday to assist the victims.  

Four days after the tragic floods that devastated the south-east of Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Saturday 10,000 police and military personnel will be deployed to the area to search for the missing and help clear away the mud.