Spain's prime minister has ordered an extra 5,000 troops and 5,000 police officers and civil guards in the Valencia region, as residents criticize local authorities for their response to the catastrophic floods.
Pedro Sánchez said 211 people have been confirmed dead, with the number expected to rise further.
Heavy rains that began on Monday caused floods that destroyed bridges and covered cities in mud, leaving people without water, food or electricity.
The Prime Minister said that there are still "desperate people looking for their relatives. People who cannot enter their homes. Houses destroyed and drowned by mud. I know we have to do better."
About 1700 soldiers are already working on search and rescue operations in the Valencia region, although hope of finding more survivors is fading.
