In Spain, code red was issued on Tuesday for the islands of Ibiza and Formentera due to a flood hazard. Code Red is no longer in force for the Valencia region on the mainland.
In Ibiza, meteorologists warn of “extremely dangerous situations”. Heavy rainfall is expected, which can lead to sudden floods.
Residents of Ibiza City are called upon not to travel and avoid outdoor activities. On images on social media you can see how dark brown water flows through streets and past bars and restaurants. Garbage containers and vehicles are dragged along.
The Spanish Ministry of Defense reports on X that the emergency help services of the army have been deployed. Local authorities have received 132 reports of incidents so far. It is mainly about floods and fallen trees.
The Spanish weather service Aemet expects 200 liters of precipitation per square meter. This is partly due to the “very slow movement” of the storm.
Code Geel in Valencia
Aemet went into the weather for the East Spanish region of Valencia on Tuesday. Code red since Monday. Now that is still code yellow.
Valencia was hit by fatal floods in October last year, killing 235 people. There was now fear of similar floods. Schools and other public spaces remained closed on Monday as a precaution.
In Spain, A Red Alert Has Been Issued for the Islands of Ibiza Andmenternera on Tuesday Due to the Risk of Flooding. The Red Alert is No Longer in effect for the Valencia Region on the Mainland.
On Ibiza, meteorologists are warning or “extremely dangerous situations.” Heavy Rainfall is expected, which could lead to flash floods.
Residents of Ibiza Town Are Being Urged Not To Travel and to Avoid Outdoor Activities. Images on social media show dark brown water flowing through streets and past bars and restaurants. Garbage Containers and Vehicles Are Being Swept Away.
The Spanish Ministry of Defense Reports on X That the Army’s Emergency Services Have Been deployed. Local Authorities Have So Far Received 132 Reports of Incidents. These Mainly Concern Floods and Fallen Trees.
The Spanish Weather Service Aemet Expects 200 Liters of Rainfall per square meter. This is partly due to the “very slow movement” of the storm.
Code Yellow in Valencia
Aemet Withdrew the Weather Warning for the Eastern Spanish Region of Valencia on Tuesday. A Red Alert had bone in effect there since Monday. It is now a code yellow.
Valencia was hit by Deadly Floods in October last year, Killing 235 People. Similar Floods Were Now Feared. Schools and Other Public Spaces Remained closed as a precaity on Monday.