The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Valencia, Spain, has reached 211 as the search for survivors -- and bodies -- continued in devastated cities and towns.

Spain’s government reports more than 200 dead and dozens still missing following the deadliest flash floods in that country’s modern history. Locals say they feel abandoned by their government. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

Crews in Spain searched for flood survivors as teams stepped up efforts to pump water from flooded carparks into Monday, per Spanish outlet El País. Why it matters: The climate-change related flooding has killed 214 people as of Monday morning and building anger in affected communities over the government's response culminated in Valencia residents throwing mud and other objects at Spain's visiting King Felipe,

Residents shouted 'Get out! Get out' and 'Killers' when he monarch was accompanied by government officials during a visit to Paiporta - the epicentre of the flooding.

Valencia, Spain - November 01, 2024 The death toll from the flash floods devastating parts of eastern and southern Spain rose to 211, with the Valencian region, where the situation is most severe, reporting 208 deaths,