This afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., authorities in the Balearic Islands issued an Es-Alert warning for Ibiza and Formentera. The alert was prompted by heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts, which could lead to dangerous conditions in some areas. The public is urged to exercise extreme caution and, in particular, to avoid areas at risk of flooding.
Spain Expat Press Editorial Team
by Marlon Gallego Bosbach
The Directorate General for Emergencies of the Balearic Islands regional government is monitoring the development of the severe weather. The flood emergency plan, Inunbal, remains in effect. School operations are also affected: afternoon classes on Ibiza and Formentera have been suspended as a precaution.
Es-Alert warns of heavy rain and wind
The mobile phone alert is intended to warn people on both islands in good time about the dangerous weather conditions. Civil Protection is urging people to avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activities.
It is particularly important to keep a safe distance from streams and torrents. Low-lying areas, roads prone to flooding, and basements or cellars should also be avoided. In the event of heavy rainfall, conditions in such areas can deteriorate rapidly.
Afternoon classes on Ibiza and Formentera are cancelled
The severe weather warning is also affecting schools. Afternoon classes on Ibiza and Formentera have been suspended for safety reasons.
Emergency authorities have asked families, where possible, to pick up their children from educational facilities as a precaution. At the same time, it was emphasized that schools are safe places. Students may therefore remain at the facilities beyond their regular pickup time until the danger has passed.
Authorities are monitoring further developments
The responsible emergency response teams are monitoring the weather situation and the potential impact of the precipitation. The activated “Inunbal” emergency plan serves to coordinate measures in the event of a flood risk.
The public is urged to heed official information and safety instructions. In particular, unnecessary travel should be avoided and at-risk areas should not be entered during the heaviest rainfall.
The weather situation remains dynamic. A decisive factor for further developments is the intensity and local concentration of the rainfall on Ibiza and Formentera.
