The "safety valve" that makes rain in Mallorca less torrential than it might be
The north wind cools the surface of the sea, and its action applies especially to an area between the French coast and the Balearics.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week we talk about the weather, fire, Palma Springs project, social housing, protecting heritage and limit vehicles entering Mallorca.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week more rain, Valencia aid from the Balearics, seaplane flights coming soon, water conservation campaign and finally no more removal of liquids and electronic devies at the security check at Palma airport.
Aftermath of floods in Spain
Volunteers and locals help to clean the mud off the street following heavy rains in Paiporta, near Valencia.
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 213
Hopes of finding survivors were raised when a woman was found alive yesterday, after being trapped in a car park for three days.
Balearic aid heads to Valencia
A team of 64 people with 25 vehicles have been sent, including five specialised units equipped with pumps to extract water and high-pressure systems to clear mud.
Menorca request to be declared a disaster zone
A disaster zone declaration releases special funding from the Spanish government.
More delays on Friday; Palma Airport normality expected on Saturday
Ten flights were cancelled on Friday as the ongoing impact of the storms was felt.
Flooding across the Balearics
Comination photos of Puerto Soller where the water has turned brown, flooding in Minorca and passengers had to stay overnight in Palma aiport.
29 train passengers rescued between Palma and Manacor due to flooded tracks
Several teams from the Military Emergency Unit (UME) have been deployed to the Balearic Islands in response to the impact of the DANA on Wednesday and Thursday.
Image of the Na Barberá torrent, which flows into Portitxol plus other areas of the island hit by the storm
Image of the Na Barberá torrent, which flows into Portitxol plus other areas of the island hit by the storm.
The DANA unloads over the sea at night and returns to land in Mallorca
Mallorca remains on alert for storms and rain, which could be torrential in some area.
Mallorca's storm alert is over
Still somewhat unsettled on Friday and Saturday; muddy rain possible.
Weather
"Cold drop" on its way on Monday
Aemet has already issued yellow and orange alerts for Monday.
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Comment
Flooding in Valencia triggers memories of Sant Llorenç
Despite the forecasts, many people in the Valencia region only received warnings when the rain had already begun and evacuation was not possible for many.
Richie Prior08/11/2024 15:35