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As a result of the catastrophic floods in Spain, the government decided to deploy a record number of military personnel in peacetime. Almost 5,000 rescue operations have already been carried out in the affected areas, reports RTVE. At least 211 people have been killed by the floods in Spain, and dozens more are still missing. To address the consequences of these natural disasters, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a decision to deploy an additional 5,000 troops to help with flood relief efforts. An additional 5,000 police and Civil Guard personnel will also be deployed to support these ef…