US EditionBeaches Shut on Spain's Ibiza as Downpours Spark Floods
Storm Gabrielle dumped over 200 litres of rain per square metre in two hours, causing flooding, power outages, and school closures on Ibiza and Formentera, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Ibiza and Formentera were placed under red alert by AEMET as Storm Gabrielle caused torrential rains and flooding, leading to beach closures, suspended classes, and airport access cuts.
- Remnants of former Hurricane Gabrielle dumped extraordinary rain totals, with authorities reporting more than 200 litres per square metre in two hours and AEMET calling it Ibiza's wettest day since at least 1952.
- Firefighters reported multiple rescues and continuing flood-response operations, rescuing about 15 people while transport links were disrupted by cancelled buses, flooded roads to Ibiza airport, and waterlogged ferry passengers.
- The Balearic Government activated the Military Emergency Unit and urged residents to call 112, reporting only three people lightly injured with no serious injuries or deaths.
- Monday's red alert on the Spanish mainland underscored wider concern as over half a million pupils missed lessons in Valencia, reviving memories of last year's floods that killed more than 230 people.
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The Independent
UpstractIbiza issues red alert as heavy flooding leaves roads submerged
The streets of Ibiza turned into rivers on Tuesday (30 September), after a deluge of rain caused widespread flooding. Local authorities issued a red alert for rain early on Tuesday for Ibiza and Formentera, as the region was hit by the tail end of Hurricane Gabrielle. Footage from Ibiza shows cars submerged as locals waded through water up to their knees on the main road. Up to 180 litres of rain per square meter could be recorded on both island…
A powerful storm is sweeping across the east coast of Spain. Red warnings have been issued – and schools and parks have closed as streets have turned into raging rivers due to the large amounts of water. “Significant danger, exercise caution!” the authorities in Ibiza write in a warning.
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