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Army Deployed as Storm Alice Floods Ibiza and Spain’s East Coast, Disrupting Flights

Military units reinforce local responders after torrents turned roads into rivers.

Overview

  • AENA said Ibiza airport operations were temporarily paralysed between 6:00 p.m. and 7:20 p.m., with 24 flights cancelled and additional services diverted or delayed.
  • The Spanish Armed Forces’ UME unit (BIEM3) left its Valencia base for Ibiza to assist with flood response and recovery operations.
  • Emergency crews reported numerous rescues and operations across affected areas, including 31 interventions by Alicante’s fire service.
  • The UK Foreign Office warned travellers of severe weather affecting Spain’s eastern coast as authorities kept alerts in place.
  • Wayne Lineker’s O Beach club in Ibiza closed early due to the storm, while social media posts described reported runs on alcohol that remain anecdotal.