The Balearic Islands have been issued with a red alert for heavy rain, with the airport being forced to suspend landings and take-offs for 20 minutes as the storm hits
Majorca has been battered by heavy rain, leading to multiple flight delays and cancellations that have impacted hundreds of passengers.
Palma Airport was even forced to halt landings and take-offs for 20 minutes due to the severe weather, potentially ruining holiday plans for tourists hoping to catch the last rays of summer sun. Some flights due to land at Palma Airport were diverted away to other airports, including Ibiza, Menorca and Barcelona.
Authorities at the airport scrambled to regain control as the Palma Met Office issued a red alert — the highest level of warning – predicting more than 40 litres of rain per square metre in some parts of Majorca. The situation was particularly grim in the popular coastal town of Soller, which experienced flooding.
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While there will be a brief respite from the poor weather this afternoon in Majorca, heavy rain is forecasted again for tomorrow, with another red alert expected. Tomorrow’s temperatures across the Balearics are predicted to range between 25C and 27C, with lows of 16C to 19C.
Typically, Majorca and other nearby Spanish islands enjoy temperatures up to 28C at this time of year, with an average rainfall of just 23 mm in September. However, Majorca is certainly experiencing a stormy start to Autumn — on Saturday, an amber alert was issued for the entire island, with the heaviest rainfall recorded in the east and southeast.
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In Menorca, Arenal d’en Castell in the north of the island experienced severe flooding on Saturday after a whopping 125 litres per square metre fell within just 90 minutes. This follows an incident last month when Majorca was hit by intense rainfall, resulting in several homes being flooded with up to 50 cm of water, reports the Express.
The Civil Guard had to step in to evacuate 10 people from their homes. However, Majorca’s weather is set to take a turn for the better, with sunny days and no rain expected on Wednesday and Thursday. But don’t put away your umbrellas just yet — the risk of rain is predicted to return on Friday and Saturday, accompanied by a drop in temperatures, especially on Saturday.
