Overview

• AEMET put parts of Alicante under a red 'extraordinary danger' warning from Friday, citing very heavy, persistent rainfall and potential flash floods through Monday.
• Airport operator Aena said seven flights bound for Alicante-Elche were diverted and 12 were cancelled, with additional delays reported in Valencia and Murcia.
• Murcia authorities ordered evacuations and closed schools across multiple municipalities as emergency services responded to localized flooding and infrastructure issues.
• The Balearic government reinforced teams in Ibiza and Formentera, with broader warnings extended across the islands and officials urging residents to follow civil protection guidance.
• Forecasters warned totals could reach 140 mm in 12 hours in areas such as Valencia and highlighted high uncertainty in Alice’s track, prompting ongoing localized updates and travel advisories from the UK Foreign Office.