Overview

• Palma City Council has kept do-not-swim orders in place for Cala Major and Can Pere Antoni under red flags and an express bathing ban at Platja de Palma, while Ciutat Jardí flies a yellow caution flag.
• Recent storms overwhelmed overflow tanks, causing a mix of rainwater and sewage to flow into coastal waters and trigger health concerns.
• Authorities issued a rare warning specifically to visiting UK tourists to adhere to beach closures and safety flags.
• Spanish officials have advised residents and holidaymakers to take heat precautions between 11 am and 3 pm during soaring temperatures.
• Officials continue to monitor sea and weather conditions closely and plan to reopen the affected beaches as soon as authorities confirm it is safe.