Floods trigger red weather alert for Ibiza  

Ibiza was placed under red alert alongside neighbouring Formentera on Tuesday due to heavy flooding triggered by torrential rainfall.

 

The capital of Ibiza urged residents to avoid travel and outdoor activities and warned in a post on X against approaching streams, low-lying areas or basements.

 

Ibiza airport, confirming the red warning for adverse weather, said: “If you are planning to fly to/from Ibiza airport, please check with your airline about the status of your flight.  

 

“If you need to travel, exercise extreme caution and follow the guidance from official accounts.”

 

Footage shared on social media showed rain pouring through the roof of the airport and flooding the security checkpoints.

 

The highest alert came as forecasters warned of “extraordinary danger” from heavy rainfall that could trigger flash floods and river surges.

 

As much as seven inches of rainfall was forecast in 12 hours in the aftermath of Hurricane Gabrielle.

 

Spain’s national weather service Aemet downgraded a rain alert for Valencia yesterday (Tuesday) but issued its highest warning for Ibiza and Formentera.

 

Parts of the Balearic Islands, which include the popular holiday spots Majorca and Menorca, were under a lower yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms.

 

Firefighters in Ibiza were deployed to rescue people believed to be trapped inside their vehicles and homes, according to the island’s local authorities.

 

Access to the towns of Sant Antoni de Portmany and Santa Eulària were closed and the E-10 main road was flooded, local media reported.