He said Madeira’s financial needs were still being calculated

Authorities have confirmed the flash floods killed at least 42 people. Some of the missing may never be found — officials suspect many may have been swept out to sea when torrents poured down the Atlantic island’s steep slopes. Navy divers have joined in search operations Tuesday. The number of missing was raised from four earlier in the day after local people contacted authorities, said Conceicao Estudante, the regional head of tourism and transport. «The […]