Spain will provide nearly 3.8 billion euros worth of aid to victims of the devastating floods that swept the country and claimed 222 lives, AFP reports.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
He unveiled a second aid package worth 3.76 billion euros, topping the 10.6 billion euros worth of aid announced last week.
"Benefits will be rationalised and extended to cover more residents and property and farmers will also receive new aid totalling €200 million," said the Spanish Prime Minister.
Sanchez compared the measures to the state's intervention to support the economy during the Covinida-19 crisis.
"The government will be there with all the necessary resources and for as long as necessary," he said.
Last week's assistance included support for small and medium-sized businesses, the self-employed and households that suffered death, disability and damage to homes and property.
Tax relief, a three-month deferral of mortgage and loan repayments and central government spending on the huge clear-up job facing local councils were also announced. | BGNES
