Majorca and Menorca struck by heavy flooding, leaving train
Aug 15, 2024 · The Spanish island of Majorca has been inundated by heavy floods, causing flight delays and stranding passengers on a train stuck on submerged rails.
Helicopter Rescues in Menorca, as Flood-Hit Locals Escape to …
Aug 16, 2024 · Spain’s Guardia Civil said 16 people were rescued in the flood-hit the town of Es Mercadal, Menorca, on August 15, as severe downpours hit the Balearic Islands.
VIDEO: Floodwaters sweeps away cars on Menorca | Fox Weather
Aug 16, 2024 · ES MERCADAL, Menorca – Heavy rain poured over the town of Es Mercadal, turning streets into powerful river rapids Thursday. Located on the Spanish island of Menorca in the western Mediterranean, Es Mercadal received about 8 inches of rain in one day.
'Mini tsunami' hits Majorca and Menorca, flooding beaches and ...
Jul 18, 2018 · A "mini tsunami" has caused flooding on the Spanish islands of Majorca and Menorca. Beaches, restaurants and roads were hit by high seawaters after the 5ft (1.5m) wave reportedly struck on Monday morning.
WATCH: 'Meteo-tsunami' strikes Spain's Menorca as footage …
Jun 21, 2024 · THIS is the moment a ‘meteo-tsunami’ struck the Spanish island of Menorca this week. Footage shared online shows sunbeds and parasols being washed away by the huge wave.
Family rescued from flooded car as record rainfall hits Spain's ...
Aug 16, 2024 · Two days of heavy rain have prompted evacuations and caused flooding on the islands. Menorca officials have warned residents to stay inside and have stopped access to beaches.
Menorca request to be declared a disaster zone - Majorca Daily …
Aug 17, 2024 · The Council of Menorca is to submit a request to the Spanish government for much of the island to be declared a disaster zone. On Thursday, when just the north and northeast of Mallorca were on red alert for heavy rain, the whole of Menorca was red. The heaviest rain was in Menorca.
Cars fall into Menorca storm drain as heavy thunderstorms hit Spain
Aug 16, 2024 · Cars were swept into a fast flowing storm drain in Menorca as Spain 's Balearic Islands were hit by heavy flooding on Thursday, 15 August. Local media reported roads were submerged by water...
Residents Chased To Roofs By Floods - The Weather Channel
Sep 1, 2024 · Dozens of residents had to be rescued, some from their rooftops, as severe flash flooding struck Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. Here’s what we know so far. Hurricane Survivor ...
Spain: Helicopter Rescue Saves 16 People Affected by Floods in Menorca
Aug 16, 2024 · Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain - August 16, 2024 A dramatic rescue operation unfolded today as 16 individuals were airlifted to safety amidst severe flooding that gripped several municipalities...