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Storm Olivier caused extensive damage to homes, roads, and tourist infrastructure, but cleanup efforts are underway and no injuries have been reported.

Emergency services were called to more than 200 incidents following the heavy rainfall and flood on Lanzarote (Photo: Europa Press Canarias)
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Overview

  • Heavy rainfall from Storm Olivier caused flash flooding in Lanzarote, with Costa Teguise, San Bartolomé, and Arrecife among the hardest-hit areas.
  • The Canary Islands government declared a state of emergency on April 12, which was lifted early on April 13 after conditions improved.
  • Emergency services responded to over 200 flood-related incidents, including submerged cars and waterlogged roads, during the two-hour deluge.
  • The UK Foreign Office issued travel guidance warning of ongoing disruptions, including power outages in some hotels and muddy roads.
  • Authorities confirmed no injuries have been reported, and cleanup efforts continue as residents and officials work to restore normalcy.