Some 100,000 people marched to protest against the authorities' handling of Spain's floods in Valencia, whose eastern region bore the brunt of the tragedy's 230 deaths.

Spain is racing to reconstruct areas devastated by deadly floods last month but experts have urged a rethink of development with the relocation of buildings away from vulnerable areas.But Romero Aloy said there has to be a "rethinking the territorial model and considering removing buildings or installations that face a high risk" of flooding.

Angry residents called for fresh protests in Spain on Friday as the country marked one month since its worst floods in a generation killed 230 people.The authorities' handling of the disaster prompted trade unions and associations to call for rallies in the hardest-hit areas later on Friday.

Spain continues to grapple with extreme weather conditions. Torrential rains struck again two weeks after the deadly floods, leading to 3,000 evacuations in Malaga. The new "paid climate leave" policy is expected to provide some respite for workers during such emergencies by allowing them to stay home without risking their income or job security.

Angry residents protested and lit candles in memory of victims on Friday as Spain marked one month since its worst floods in a generation killed 230 people. Outrage swept the country after the October 29 catastrophe wrecked homes and businesses leaving thousands of cars piled up in muddy streets in the eastern Valencia region.