Lanzarote Recovers After Record Rainfall Causes Severe Flooding

Authorities lifted the state of emergency as flooding subsides, with no injuries reported despite widespread damage and over 300 emergency calls.

Heavy rainfall on April 12 transformed streets into streams and caused significant flooding across Lanzarote, affecting homes and infrastructure.
Rainfall measurements reached over 100 liters per square meter in some areas, including Costa Teguise, with Arrecife recording 61 liters in just two hours.
Emergency services processed approximately 300 distress calls, primarily from Arrecife and Teguise, as residents faced flooded homes and stranded vehicles.
Dramatic video footage captured the extent of the flooding, showing sludge-filled waters sweeping under bridges and inundating roads.
The state of emergency declared on Saturday was lifted early Sunday, with no injuries reported despite the extensive damage and cleanup challenges.