Disruptions and downpours prompt disorder in Mallorca
Storm Causes Chaos and Damage on Mallorca
A powerful storm has hit the Balearic Island of Mallorca, causing significant disruptions and damages. The Son Sant Joan airport in Palma reported 41 flight cancellations, nine diversions, and numerous delays due to the storm. Media outlets reported chaos at the airport due to the adverse weather conditions.
By 6:00 PM, there were approximately 80 deployments on Mallorca due to the storm. The Mallorcan capital of Palma and Calvià in the southwest of the island were particularly affected. The deployments were mainly due to flooded roads, basements, and fallen trees. Several trees were uprooted by strong winds along the seaside promenade in Palma.
The weather service Aemet issued a second-highest warning level, orange, for Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands until 7:00 AM on Wednesday. Storm gusts reached over 90 kilometers per hour in some areas of Mallorca. Up to 50 liters of rain per square meter were predicted for Tuesday in Mallorca.
As of now, no new information about the number of deployments, flight cancellations, or damages in Mallorca has been provided. The storm situation in Mallorca improved significantly by late afternoon.
No new information about the Middle East conflict or the appointment of Defense Minister Lecornu as Prime Minister in France was provided. No new information about the chaos at the Son Sant Joan airport in Palma or the specific areas affected in Mallorca (beyond the seaside promenade in Palma) was provided either.
Initially, there were 41 deployments in Palma and 18 in Calvià. In total, 906 flights were planned for Tuesday in Palma.
The exact person leading relief efforts during the storm in Mallorca is not known at this time. The storm has resulted in flooding, flight cancellations, and damages on Mallorca, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
