The disaster caused by a Dana weather phenomenon on October 29 has significantly impacted vulnerable groups in Valencia, with an estimated total of 306,000 individuals affected.

According to the recent _Informe de Diagnóstico del Plan de Recuperación Económica y Social de la Comunitat Valenciana,_ 100,000 of those affected are elderly, and about 60,000 are migrants or foreigners.

The report, presented by Francisco José Gan Pampols, the second vice president of the Consell, highlighted that half of the 225 confirmed fatalities, along with three missing persons, were elderly individuals, many of whom died in attempts to save their vehicles from flooding in garages.

The report outlines the extensive damages incurred, which includes 141,000 vehicles, 10,000 elevators—60% of which remain unrepaired—800 kilometers of roadway, 350 kilometers of water courses, 16,000 tons of reeds, and direct effects on 275,000 workers and 64,104 companies.

Authorities are considering relocating residents who are currently unable to access the streets.

The overall economic impact of the disaster is estimated at €17.8 billion, a figure corroborated by the Valencian Institute for Economic Research, which calculated damages at €17 billion.

Gan Pampols emphasized the medical response during the crisis, mentioning that 117,000 individuals received medical attention, while 37,000 were rescued, thereby rejecting accusations of administrative inaction.

A reconstruction plan is anticipated to be established by June.

The presentation took place in the Saló de Corts at the historic Palau de la Generalitat and was attended by various members of the People’s Party (PP) and local mayors.

Carlos Mazón, the president of Valencia, has faced criticism and scrutiny regarding his handling of the aftermath of the disaster, reflecting broader political challenges.

Mazón recently entered into a surprise agreement with Vox to pass the Generalitat’s budget and sought to re-establish credibility amid political and social delays exacerbated by his management of the disaster.

This week's activities included formal proclamations celebrating the budget agreement, attended by key figures, yet notable absences were observed, including the president of the Valencian business association and representatives from the government's security and military sectors.

Government delegate Pilar Bernabé expressed that the national administration is committed to dialogue and collaboration in the reconstruction process, underscoring a total investment mobilized by the Spanish government amounting to €16.6 billion.

Meanwhile, Mazón is preparing to communicate his demands for financial commitment and coordinated recovery efforts with the Prime Minister, emphasizing the necessity for collaboration across governmental levels and the European Union to expedite the rebuilding process.

In detailing the economic contributions thus far, Gan Pampols noted that the Spanish government has allocated €3.711 billion, excluding €2.47 billion from the Insurance Compensation Consortium, which consists of insured parties.

The Generalitat has contributed €4.218 billion to recovery efforts, including €2.364 billion recognized as debt, along with €56 million from the Valencia provincial government and €45 million from local councils.

Private sector contributions are also notable, totaling €288 million, with €110 million from private enterprises.

The report did not address climate change as a potential contributing factor to the disaster, a point of contention given recent political alliances that include the climate-skeptic party, Vox.

The absence of such acknowledgments from the vice president’s assessment draws attention, especially following previous comments advocating for climate considerations in infrastructure projects.

Regional mayors from the hardest-hit areas have criticized the Generalitat for delays in responding to their needs and have urged immediate action instead of ceremonial displays.

Criticism of the report's timeliness and content surfaced from local socialist mayors, who insisted that clarity on investment allocation for their municipalities is overdue, stating that the government has failed to communicate effectively with local leaders regarding disaster response.

Mazón's opponents within the PSPV-PSOE have argued that his focus lies more on political recovery than on the tangible recovery from the disaster, asserting that the report's findings may not serve the requisite needs of the affected areas.

Further, representatives from Compromís have described the vice president’s presentation as lacking substantive plans for recovery, highlighting ongoing struggles faced by residents with mobility challenges, who continue to encounter barriers due to unmet infrastructure repairs.