Storm Adam batters Spanish coast as two are killed and thousands evacuated
Alerts across several areas
Spain’s State Meteorological Agency issued an amber warning for strong winds and heavy rainfall. Since Saturday, showers and thunderstorms have affected the Levante region and parts of the Balearic Islands. On Monday, alerts for significant danger remained in place in Barcelona and Murcia, Ronda in the south, northern and southern Valencia, and the islands of Mallorca, Formenta and Ibiza.
Ibiza airport disrupted
Torrential rain and severe flooding hit Ibiza over the weekend, forcing its main airport to close twice. Videos shared on social media showed water pouring through a leak in the terminal roof, while the airfields also flooded.
Town holds day of mourning
Cabrera de Mar’s council declared Monday, October 19, an official day of mourning for the woman swept away by the river. The town held a minute of silence in her memory.
Key points
- Two people died in the wake of Storm Adam in Spain.
- Thousands were evacuated as heavy rain and flooding affected the country.
- Ibiza’s main airport closed twice after torrential rain and flooding.
- Cabrera de Mar held a minute of silence for the woman who died.