Severe Flooding Disrupts Canary Islands with Warnings of Heavy Rain and Snow

Gran Canaria and Tenerife face significant impacts from flooding, while weather warnings remain in effect across the region until at least March 5.

Parts of Gran Canaria, including Telde, have experienced severe flooding, with cars swept into the sea and streets coated in mud.
Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has issued yellow and orange weather alerts across the Canary Islands, warning of heavy rain, hail, and snow until at least March 5.
In Tenerife, snowfall around Mount Teide has caused road closures due to dangerous ice patches, adding to the region’s weather challenges.
Carnival events in Gran Canaria and Tenerife have been disrupted, with some performances canceled due to adverse weather conditions.
Authorities have advised residents and tourists to stay informed, avoid unnecessary travel, and exercise caution while emergency crews work on cleanup efforts.