Palma Airport is experiencing flight delays due to the rain and storms that have been affecting the region. Son Sant Joan Palma Airport is reporting around twenty flight delays, affecting both departures and arrivals. Of these, two are bound for Ibiza, according to data from Aena. Enaire has reported on social media that the adverse weather conditions along the entire Mediterranean coast and in the Balearics, caused by storm Adam, are leading to air traffic control measures being implemented for safety reasons.
Storm Adam caused around 130 incidents between Saturday night and 06.30 on Monday morning, a day on which rain and storm warnings remain in place in the Balearics, albeit at orange and yellow levels, and school activities have been suspended.
The 112 Emergency Coordination Centre recorded 16 incidents between 10.00 pm and 6.30 am, in addition to the 113 recorded between Saturday night and throughout Sunday. Specifically, 11 incidents occurred in Ibiza (six in Ibiza town and three in Santa Eulària), a further three in Mallorca and two in Formentera.
There were six cases of fallen trees, five instances of flooding in buildings and on public roads, one road closure, disruption to essential services, and risks of building collapse and flooding. The director of the 112 Emergency Coordination Centre, Eduardo Parga, explained in statements to the media that the night had been “marked by great uncertainty” and that, ultimately, the forecast weather front had skirted Mallorca and turned towards Menorca.
Consequently, the 112 service has raised the alert level to severity index 1 (IG1) due to rain and storms on Menorca and is monitoring the situation there and in the Pitiusas Islands. “Civil Protection alerts remain in place,” emphasised Parga, who urged people not to let their guard down and to follow the precautions and recommendations.
The Cecopi (Civil Protection Coordination Centre) for the Meteobal Plan and the Inunbal Plan met again this morning to monitor the adverse weather conditions. Subsequently, the Director-General for Emergencies, Pablo Gárriz, presented the updated data and considerations from the situation assessment meeting, which was attended by Lieutenant Colonel Martínez Puy of the UME following the contingent’s arrival in Mallorca.
According to the Aemet on its social media channels, accumulated rainfall over the last 24 hours has reached 195 litres per square metre (l/m²) in Formentera-Sant Francesc and 122 litres at Ibiza Airport. At 09.00 on Monday, the warnings still in force issued by the Emergency Services are a red alert (IG2) in Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera, and an orange alert (IG1) in Menorca.
The Military Emergency Unit (UME) has been deployed to Mallorca and Ibiza to bolster the response to the storm and the risk of flooding. In view of the forecast of rain and storms, the regional government has suspended school lessons on the islands of Formentera, Ibiza and Mallorca for this Monday, and has authorised remote working for public sector employees of the regional administration.
Activities have also been suspended at the Service for the Promotion of Personal Autonomy (Sepap), the Early Intervention Service, dependency and disability assessments, mental health day care services, day centres for people with dependency needs, and the Sa Riera occupational centre.
Similarly, the Council of Mallorca has cancelled activities at the Centres for the Promotion of Personal Autonomy (CPAP), at the day centres it manages, and at the Comprehensive Home Care Service (SAID).
As for the Health Service, scheduled medical transport for appointments and rehabilitation were suspended until 10.00 am, as have flu vaccinations in schools and care homes. It should be noted that on Sunday, Civil Protection issued ES-Alert messages in Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera due to heavy rain, urging the public to avoid travelling, refrain from outdoor activities, stay away from torrents, streams, flood-prone areas or basements, and, if at home, move to upper floors.