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Residents and survivors of the July 4 Texas floods, especially in Kerr County, are feeling abandoned and are demanding aid and accountability from local and state officials, as many have lost homes and loved ones with little government assistance so far. A hearing is scheduled to address these issues, with locals hoping for better support and prevention measures in the future.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a €10 billion aid package to support recovery and reconstruction efforts following catastrophic floods in southern and eastern Spain, which have claimed 217 lives. The package includes grants and loans for individuals and businesses, aiming to rebuild and transform the affected regions to better cope with climate change. Sánchez emphasized the deadly impact of climate change and criticized climate change deniers, while also addressing tensions between the central and regional governments over the relief efforts.
The United Nations has accused Russia of blocking humanitarian aid to areas of eastern Ukraine that have been devastated by the flood caused by the Kakhovka dam blast. The flood has left thousands of people homeless and decimated farms and entire ecosystems. Ukraine and Russia have blamed each other for the blast. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops have gained ground near the front line city of Avdiivka, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Russia to prepare its citizens for the prospect of losing more occupied Ukrainian territory.