This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say
Climate change is fuelling increasingly destructive extremes.
![The Balearics government is leaving nothing to chance.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
The Balearics government is leaving nothing to chance.
The Balearics government is leaving nothing to chance.
Mallorca placed on flood alert
High sea temperatures make flooding the main natural risk in the Balearics.
Pre-emergency flood risk plan brought forward to mid-August
A new flood plan, but an admission that there will never be "one hundred per cent" preparation.
![Floods in Punta Ballena](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Floods in Punta Ballena
Floods in Punta Ballena
![Magalluf](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Magalluf
Magalluf
![Aftermath of the floods in Sant Llorenç, Mallorca in October 2018.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Aftermath of the floods in Sant Llorenç, Mallorca in October 2018.
Thirteen people lost their lives as a result of the floods in Mallorca's northeast.
Approval for new flood risk special plan
The revised plan is a response to the disaster and tragedy of Sant Llorenç.
Politics
Sánchez promises funds for Majorca flood victims
The Spanish government is due to approve the payment of 18 million euros on Thursday.
Majorca floods
Arta still waiting for aid and report into floods
Councillor Bartomeu Gili's father was killed in the October floods. He has praise and criticism for government reactions.
Emergencies
Spanish government agrees flood aid for Majorca
Pollensa and Alcudia are among places which will receive government aid.
Infrastructure
Town halls want tourist tax funds for flood repairs
The town halls federation doesn't want small town halls to be deprived of public works funds.
Infrastructure
Army bridge being considered for Arta-Colonia road
The bridge on the road to Colonia Sant Pere was badly damaged by the 9 October floods.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"