The mayor of Valencia, María José Catalá, expressed the need to rebuild the areas affected by the floods and requested the help and empathy of the Government of Spain. She thanked the population, autonomous communities, and municipalities for their support during the tragedy, pointing out the lack of presence and clear diligence on the part of the central government in managing the crisis.
She emphasized the importance of prioritizing the payment of assistance for those affected and criticized the absence of a comprehensive monitoring system for the ravines during the floods. Catalá highlighted the future challenges of the city, including the need for new hydrological infrastructures, the recovery of Albufera, and the protection of the Huerta de Valencia.
During her speech at the ABC Forum, Catalá mentioned the lack of involvement of the president of the government and other members of the executive in providing support to the affected districts. The mayor stressed the urgency of aid to reverse the damage caused by the floods and criticized the obstacles in the way of receiving the promised assistance.
She emphasized the importance of working together to overcome the current situation and highlighted the need to fulfill the commitments of aid and reimbursement of contributions by the government. Catalá also underscored the opportunity to improve hydrological infrastructures in Valencia and recalled the solidarity shown by other institutions during the crisis.
