Storm Floods Mallorca Airport, Halting Flights Temporarily
Heavy rain caused significant disruptions at Palma de Mallorca Airport, grounding flights and rerouting traffic.
- Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain's third busiest, suspended operations due to runway flooding.
- Over 70mm of rain fell in four hours, leading to water streaming through the terminal's ceiling.
- Approximately 100 flights were affected, with some rerouted to alternative airports.
- The airport resumed operations after a two-hour suspension, but passengers faced delays and cancellations.
- Mallorca remains a top tourist destination, recently implementing stricter regulations on public drinking and party boats.