A British hiker was found dead after severe storms lashed the Balearic Islands, while another person remains missing. The two were part of a group hiking in Mallorca’s Torrent de Pareis, despite weather warnings issued by authorities. One hiker was rescued, but the search continues for the missing woman.
Emergency services have been stretched thin, with heavy rainfall causing flash floods across the island. Winds reached speeds of up to 120 km/h, and over 90 litres of rain fell in some areas within just one hour.
Rescues amid worsening conditions
On Tuesday, rescue teams had to extract a dozen stranded hikers from the same area. Many of whom were found soaked and without proper protective clothing. The powerful weather system, known as a DANA, has triggered orange weather alerts across the Balearic Islands, where authorities are urging caution as intense downpours continue.
President of the Balearic Government, Marga Prohens, has cancelled a scheduled trip to Perpignan to monitor the situation closely. Weather forecasts predict more heavy rain and possible hurricane-force winds in the coming days.
Warnings across Spain’s eastern coast
Other parts of Spain have also been impacted. Catalonia, Aragón, and the Valencia region remain on high alert for flash floods and hailstorms. In Hellín, Albacete, firefighters rescued six people from trapped vehicles and homes as the area experienced up to 90 litres of rain per square metre.
As the storm system moves, Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) has warned of ongoing risks in multiple regions, urging residents to avoid travel and outdoor activities in affected