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Madeira floods death toll hits 42

Wednesday, 24 February 20103 min read

Official figures show that 42 people lost their lives following flooding on Madeira on Saturday.
A further 32 are missing.
Of the 70 people who were injured in the flooding, 18 remain in hospital, according to the Madeira Promotion Bureau.
Shelter is being given in military quarters for 370 people who have been displaced from their homes.
Cleaning and recovery work on the island is proceeding quickly and effectively, according to the Bureau.
The main tourism areas of Estrada Monumental and Lido are operating normally.
Electricity has been restored to the whole of Funchal and is being reinstated in the Serra D’Agua area. Water has been restored to all parts of the island apart from the highlands of Funchal (Santo António) and Ponta do Sol.
Mobile phone reception and internet connection has been reinstated to the areas of Santana, São Vicente and Porto Moniz, fully restoring connectivity to the island.
Both Funchal airport and the harbour continue to be operational and running. A ferry boat connection to Porto Santo is also running a regular service.
The main roads are still accessible from the east to the Ribeira Brava district. The road from Ribeira Brava to São Vicente in the North of the island remains closed.
“The island of Madeira is grateful for the overwhelming messages of support and solidarity communicated across the globe,” a Promotion Bureau statement said.
by Phil Davies