A further 500 soldiers are being deployed to the Valencia region as residents criticize local authorities over their response to the catastrophic flooding there, the BBC reports.
More than 200 people are known to have died, with most fatalities in and around Valencia, but the death toll is expected to rise further.
Heavy rains that began on Monday caused floods that have destroyed bridges and covered towns with mud, cutting off communities and leaving them without water, food or electricity.
Thousands of people have travelled to rural areas to help with clean-up efforts, but on Friday authorities announced that traffic in the region would be restricted over the weekend to ensure access for emergency workers.
