The Spanish government will grant one-year residency and work permits to potentially 25,000 foreigners affected by the catastrophic flash floods that hit the eastern part of the country last October.

Spain's leftist government announced on Tuesday that it would give year-long residence and work permits to about 25,000 migrants affected by last year's deadly floods in the east of the country, the migration ministry said.

The Spanish government has approved a measure granting one-year residency and work permits to up to 25,000 immigrants affected by the floods in Valencia.

The October disaster destroyed countless homes and businesses and killed more than 200 people. View on euronews