European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sent her condolences to Spain after the recent deaths from severe storms, describing the loss of life as “devastating.”
“Entire villages are covered in mud,” von der Leyen said. “People seeking refuge on trees, and cars swept away by the fury of the waters.”
“Tens of people have lost their lives. Thousands are displaced. Therefore, our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends, but also with the rescue teams,” she said.
Von der Leyen said the European Union was ready to help with coordinating humanitarian aid and was providing support with satellite imaging.
