The Prime Minister defended the state's management of the floods in the face of criticism from the Popular Party and insisted his government is open to opening a commission of enquiry. View on euronew

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced 2.3 billion euros ($2.42 billion) in additional aid to reconstruct areas of the Valencia region hit by the deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history.

Sanchez's 2.3 billion euros relief package includes 465 million euros to help people replace damaged cars and 19 million euros to replace text books and other school materials