Storms left 826 lightning strikes in the Balearic Islands in 24 hours
In the specific case of Mallorca, some 200 were detected between 10am and 6pm.
Most of the lightning bolts fell into the sea
Most of the lightning bolts fell into the sea.
Panoramic view of the roof of the property on which the lightning struck
Panoramic view of the roof of the property on which the lightning struck.
Close-up of one of the affected pipes
Close-up of one of the affected pipes.
The parts of the antennae, thrown on the ground after the impact
The parts of the antennae, thrown on the ground after the impact.
Image of what remains of the antenna affected by the impact
Image of what remains of the antenna affected by the impact.
Image of the state in which part of the installation was left
Image of the state in which part of the installation was left.
The 'ground zero' of the lightning strike that startled Palma
Residents in Calle Aragón in Palma were the epicentre of a very intense electrical storm that hit their rooftop on Sunday.
The lightning that struck at around 8.30pm on Sunday
The lightning that struck at around 8.30pm on Sunday.
The power of the lightning that shook Palma is the equivalent of 21,600 washing machines!
On Monday many traffic lights in Palma did not work and some are still being repaired. Watch the video of the lightning.
Power supplies have been restored.
Power supplies have been restored.
2,500 lightning strikes in Mallorca
2,500 lightning strikes in Mallorca
Stormy start to summer with 2,500 bolts of lightning
See the videos of the storm in Mallorca.
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