Spanish Guncang Flash Flood, Indonesian Embassy: No Indonesian Citizens Become Victims

Director of Protection for Indonesian Citizens and BHI Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) Judha Nugraha (right) in a media briefing in Jakarta, Thursday (31/10/2024). (Doc. ANTARA)

So far, no Indonesian citizens have been victims of the floods that hit Valencia, Spain. This was revealed by the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) Madrid.

According to a written statement quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, November 2, the service and protection of Indonesian citizens (PWNI) of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) in Jakarta, Saturday, the Indonesian Embassy in Madrid has coordinated with local authorities and communicated with the Indonesian community in Valencia.

Based on data from the Indonesian Embassy in Madrid, there are around 200 Indonesian citizens living in Valencia.

The Indonesian Embassy has also conveyed an appeal to the people of Indonesia to be vigilant and avoid areas affected by the possibility of further disasters.

If in a state of emergency, Indonesian citizens can contact the Indonesian Embassy in Madrid hotline at [phone].

Spain has been hit by heavy rains since Tuesday (29/10), with Andalusia and Valencia experiencing the worst impacts.

The Indonesian Embassy in Madrid said that so far the death toll from flooding in Valencia has reached around 200 people.

Valencia authorities have issued a maximum red alert, and more than 60 roads and dozens of alternative roads have been closed due to flooding.

More than 1,500 troops have been deployed to flood-affected areas to assist emergency service operations.

Territorial Policy Minister Angel Victor Torres said the Spanish government announced a three-day mourning period for victims which lasted from October 31 to November 2.