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‘It is all in ruins.’ The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain’s floods

‘It is all in ruins.’ The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain’s floods

Flooding in Spain: ‘It is all in ruins’ – the shattered lives of Paiporta

The streets of Paiporta, a town in eastern Spain, are lined with piles of debris and ruined homes, the aftermath of devastating floods that have left a trail of destruction and shattered lives.

The Júcar River, which runs through the town, burst its banks on Monday, sending torrents of water cascading through the streets, submerging homes and businesses.

'We have lost everything'

“We have lost everything,” said Maria, a resident of Paiporta, as she surveyed the wreckage of her home.

“The water came so quickly, we had no time to save anything.”

Many residents have been left homeless, forced to seek refuge in temporary shelters or with friends and family.

'We are devastated'

“We are devastated,” said the mayor of Paiporta, Vicente Ibor.

“This is the worst flooding we have seen in decades.”

The floods have caused widespread damage to infrastructure, with roads and bridges washed away.

'It will take years to rebuild'

“It will take years to rebuild,” said Ibor.

“But we will do everything we can to help our community recover.”

The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and has promised to provide financial assistance to those who have been affected.

'We are grateful for the help'

“We are grateful for the help,” said Maria.

“But we need more than just money. We need help to rebuild our lives.”

The floods have had a devastating impact on the people of Paiporta. But the community is determined to rebuild and recover.