A Greek resident living in the Valencia area was called upon to comment on the devastating floods in Spain, particularly in Valencia, an unspeakable tragedy where, so far, 62 people have lost their lives due to the torrential rains.

Speaking to the First Program, Mr. Pier Orfanidis initially emphasized that “We experienced scenes of devastation.”

He then specifically mentioned the following:

“It took at least 5 hours for 112 to respond. We haven’t experienced this phenomenon here for 30 years. The amount of rain that fell in one hour is what typically falls in a year.”

He also added, “We Greeks are safe. We are a small community of 25 people.”

Finally, he pointed out once again, “Meteorologists had warned us, but not about the intensity of the phenomenon.”