Overview
- A severe thunderstorm hit Mallorca on Wednesday, producing heavy rain, hail and gusts locally reported up to about 109 km/h that caused widespread street flooding in towns including Palma, Llucmajor, Manacor and Felanitx.
- Local emergency services logged more than 130 weather-related deployments to clear flooded roads, remove fallen trees and assist stranded residents and motorists.
- A woman died in Felanitx after falling while trying to cross a flooded street and becoming trapped under a parked car, a circumstance confirmed by the Guardia Civil which has opened an investigation.
- Palma Airport suffered major disruption from the storm with the Spanish operator Aena reporting 44 canceled flights and multiple long delays that affected inbound and outbound services.
- Authorities continue recovery work and the Guardia Civil inquiry while initial reports show inconsistent details about the victim’s age and identity that police aim to clarify.