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As anger grows at the government for what some people perceive to be a lack of support from the government, a regional MP has accused those in power of “criminal mismanagement”.

As we reported earlier, survivors have been critical of the government, with volunteers stepping in where emergency services have not been able to reach.

Juan Bordera, an MP for the regional government in Valencia, the region hardest hit by the floods, has just told the media he hopes to see people in court after at least 205 people were killed – with others still missing.

“We have to charge those responsible for this mismanagement – we are talking, I think, about criminal negligence,” he said.

“This tragedy has exposed huge failures in the coordination to manage such an emergency.

“And of course, the emergency in the long-term, which is addressing climate change and the effects of this phenomenon – that will get worse and worse until we change our model.” 

Power back for majority – but thousands still waiting

More than 90% of households hit by flooding in eastern Spain have regained power, energy firm Iberdrola has said.

This equates to 140,000 customers, all of whom are in the province of Valencia.

Thousands still lack electricity in cut-off areas that rescuers are struggling to reach.

Resident turns home into shelter for families – who can stay ‘as long as they need’

An aspiring business owner has turned his property into a haven for families who need a place to stay.

Marcus Makay was renovating his home to convert into accommodation for tourists near Valencia, but paused works to instead offer up his rooms to families in need when the floods hit.

Living uphill in the mountains, he was largely unscathed by the floods and initially tried to help on the ground, but couldn’t get into the affected towns.

Speaking on Sky News’ The World with Yalda Hakim, he said he offered up his space on Facebook after seeing devastation he “couldn’t even put into words” – and has been overwhelmed by the response.

“I had an amazing response from people who needed help,” said Mr Makay, who said he has 10 bedrooms and a separate apartment.

A family of five – including three children – has already moved in and can stay “as long as they have to”.

Animals are also welcome on his enclosure, with 30 dogs on the way this weekend.

“I don’t sleep, I don’t eat, I’m just trying to organise people and trying to help them,” he added.

“And yeah, it’s been very tough to be honest. It’s really been really tough.”

9:40am recap

It’s 9:40am – and if you’re just joining us, here’s a recap of today’s developments so far:

• The number of people killed in this week’s floods rose to 205;
• A temporary morgue has been set up on the outskirts of the city of Valencia, with the first bodies arriving early this morning;
• A former Valencia CF player is among the dead;
• As the clean-up begins across the region, thousands of mostly young volunteers have flocked to affected areas to help;
• About 500 soldiers were deployed to search for people still missing;
• Sir Keir Starmer said the UK “stands with Spain”, with Britain understood to be ready to help, if required;
• Danger remains on the Balearic Islands – which include Majorca – where the authorities have warned everyone to stay home.