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Mallorca in storm chaos: tornadoes and floods alarm holidaymakers!
Severe weather warnings for Mallorca: heavy rain, hail and tornadoes are affecting holiday plans. Security at home is often better.
Mallorca in storm chaos: tornadoes and floods alarm holidaymakers!
Mallorca, one of the Germans' favorite islands, is currently experiencing chaotic weather with heavy rain, hail and even tornadoes. The meteorological situation is influenced by blocking weather, which prevents the movement of low pressure areas to the north and pushes them towards the south. A report from Mercury addresses the violent storms that have been raging over the Balearic Islands since yesterday, especially on Mallorca.
The capricious weather is showing its full force: sightings of a tornado near the coast and streets that are under water are causing disappointment among vacationers. Many activities and excursions had to be canceled due to the adverse conditions. In Palma, the fire brigade is constantly on duty to carry out pumping work. The temperatures in Mallorca are currently below 20 degrees, and instead of spring-like weather, dark clouds are present over the island.
Evacuations and flight cancellations
In addition to the conditions already reported, police in Sóller evacuated ten people from flooded houses. Some vacationers are putting their vacation plans to the test due to the unpredictable weather conditions. In recent days, more than 30,000 lightning strikes have been recorded in the Mediterranean region, further accentuating the danger situation. Ibiza Airport reports the strongest gusts of wind since 1965.
While in Germany the weather is determined by high pressure areas such as Hoch Simone and Hoch Tabea and spring-like temperatures of over 25 degrees prevail, in the east of the country there are colder conditions with cloud formations and the risk of night frosts.
Long-term weather forecasts
Meteorologist María José Guerrero explains that such violent weather events occur regularly towards the end of summer or the beginning of autumn. The current weather situation in Mallorca could cause holidaymakers to reconsider their stay. Better weather is often expected at home. daily news reports on the detailed consequences of the storm on the island, which offers travelers deeper insight into the current situation.
Overall, it is clear that the Balearic Islands are currently suffering from difficult weather conditions and that the grappling for the safety of holidaymakers is the top priority, even if the situation is slowly returning to normality.