The Technical Advisory Committee of the Meteobal Plan met on Friday to assess the situation in light of the forecast for rain and storms that may affect the Balearics over the coming days. | Photo: Balearic government
Humphrey CarterPalma17/10/2026 10:16
The AEMET met. office forecasts that 130 litres per square metre could fall in parts of the Balearics over a period of five or six hours on Sunday, with the spell of rain expected to last until at least Monday.
The Technical Advisory Committee of the Meteobal Plan met on Friday to assess the situation in light of the forecast for rain and storms that may affect the Balearics over the coming days. The AEMET forecasts a calm Saturday across all the islands, with the occasional light shower. However, this situation will begin to change during the night from Saturday to Sunday, mainly in Ibiza and Formentera.
The rain could begin on Saturday night or in the early hours of Sunday morning, with rainfall of around 30 litres per square metre in an hour. The situation is expected to intensify from Sunday morning, when rainfall of between 30 and 40 litres per square metre per hour is forecast, with localised peaks of up to 50 litres. This could result in accumulations of up to 130 litres per square metre over five or six hours on Sunday. The intensity of the rainfall is expected to ease towards the end of the day, during the late afternoon and evening.
A rainy Sunday is also expected in Mallorca. The AEMET forecasts that the heaviest rain will occur from midday onwards. At present, the forecast indicates rainfall of approximately 30 litres per square metre in one hour. As for the wind, no strong gusts are expected. The forecast is for an easterly wind, with gusts of between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour.
The spell of rain could continue into Monday and even part of Tuesday. At present, the forecast does not indicate that this spell will affect Menorca, although the rain could reach the island towards the end of Sunday or on Monday. The forecast still carries a degree of uncertainty.
For this reason, the Directorate-General for Emergencies and the Interior is continuously monitoring the situation and maintaining constant communication with the AEMET to track and assess its development, as well as any new forecasts. The Directorate-General for Emergencies and the Interior will activate the relevant Civil Protection alerts in the coming hours under the Meteobal Plan.
Furthermore, the Directorate-General for Emergencies and the Interior has alerted the emergency services to ensure they are prepared to intervene if necessary. At the same time, it is urging the public to exercise caution and take precautions in view of the forecast of heavy rain over the coming days.
Self-protection advice
At home:
Take steps to prevent water from entering your home.
Close doors and windows and remove any outdoor objects that could be swept away by water or wind.
Switch off the main electricity supply and turn off the water supply valves if there is a risk of water entering your home.
Do not go down into basements, garages or other low-lying or flood-prone areas.
If you are out on the street or need to travel:
Avoid unnecessary journeys and, if they are essential, take extreme precautions.
Do not cross flooded areas, either on foot or by vehicle.
Stay away from torrents, low-lying areas and places where water is likely to pool.
Do not park or stop in flood-prone areas, on bridges, at fords or at river mouths.