Angry crowds boo and throw eggs at King Felipe during a visit to flood-hit Valencia

King Felipe VI of Spain faced a lot of angry people during his visit to the Valencia region. This visit happened after bad floods caused many deaths. The floods have left many families sad and frustrated.

King Felipe went to Paiporta, a town close to Valencia city. He was with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and regional governor Carlos Mazon. They wanted to see how bad the floods were and to help the people who were hurt. But things did not go well during their visit.

When the King and his team arrived, many people came to see them. Instead of happy greetings, some people were mad. They booed and threw eggs at the King. Many shouted “murderers” at him and the governor. The crowd grew closer to the King, and he used an umbrella to protect himself.

One person in the crowd talked directly to the King. King Felipe stayed calm and lowered his umbrella to listen. This showed that he wanted to hear the people’s worries, even though police were having a hard time keeping the crowd in control.

The floods caused a lot of damage, with at least 214 people confirmed dead. One of the sad stories is about a 70-year-old woman. Her body was found more than 12 kilometers, or about seven miles, away from her home. Sadly, the number of deaths might go up as more victims are found.

The people in Valencia are not just upset about the floods but also about how slowly the help came. Many feel that the response from the leaders was too late and not enough. The community is sad, and their anger is clear.

In response to the disaster, Prime Minister Sanchez said he would send 5,000 more soldiers to help with recovery. He called the storm the “worst natural disaster” in Spain’s history. This shows how serious the situation is and how urgently help is needed.

During a press conference, Sanchez spoke about the people’s anger over the slow response from officials. He admitted that the help given was “not enough” and recognized that many problems are still happening. He said, “I know that there are severe problems and shortages.” He pointed out that many towns are still covered in mud, and people are desperately searching for their missing family members.

Sanchez also mentioned that many homes have been ruined or buried under mud. The damage has left many families without places to live, and some people cannot even get to their own houses. This has made the community feel hopeless.

The Prime Minister's words show that leaders understand they need to respond faster during emergencies. The people of Valencia want action, not just promises. They want their government to help them rebuild their lives.

The visit from King Felipe and other leaders was meant to show support, but it ended up highlighting the anger and sadness felt by many. The people of Valencia want better help and quicker actions after this terrible disaster.