Los servicios de rescate buscan a cinco desaparecidos en Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
View of a street in the town of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, after the floods and the overflow of torrents caused by heavy rains on the island in this file photo from October 2018.
After the floods in Sant Llorenç, Mallorca
The majority of the fatalities were in Sant Llorenç.
A street to be named after Rafael Nadal
Sant Llorenç is recognising Rafael Nadal's support following the 2018 tragedy.
Sirens bring back bad memories in Sant Llorenç
One resident says that there had been no advice that an alarm would sound.
Sant Llorenç tribute to flood disaster solidarity
Thirteen people lost their lives on October 9, 2018.
The Blog: The blame for Sant Llorenç
In just over a week’s time, it will be the third anniversary of the Sant Llorenç disaster.
Sant Llorenç floods.
Sant Llorenç floods
The fifteen minutes for a tragedy
Miquel Grimalt, professor of physical geography, described the torrent as “very dangerous” because of the sheer volume of water that flows.
An extraordinary weather event, there was an average of 257 litres per square metre of rainfall
An extraordinary weather event, there was an average of 257 litres per square metre of rainfall.
Weather
Record wave crashes in to Sa Dragonera
A number of torrentes in Majorca burst their banks, including, Canyamel, Pina, Sencelles and Sant Llorenç.
Anniversary
Commemorations for Majorca's flood victims
"The roads were impassable, the phones were down, there was no electricity. It was a very difficult situation. We did everything that we could."
Weather
Aemet president admits to weather warning error
On the ninth of October last year there had been a yellow alert for heavy rain and that this was raised to amber at seven in the evening (it went to red three hours later).
Environment
Sant Llorenç bridges need modifying to prevent torrent floods
The depth of the actual structures was a factor in the flood, the so-called "torrentada".
Sant Llorenç disaster
Study identifies causes of October flood disaster
The experts from the university have identified three key factors.
Majorca floods
Nadal donates one million to Sant Llorenç
Rafael Nadal took part in the clean-up operation in Sant Llorenç.
Sant Llorenç floods
Opposition demanding minister's head over floods response
Questions are being asked about why "extraordinary credit" is needed for flood repairs and aid.
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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