Floods in central Menorca due to torrential rains
The Balearic island faces an unprecedented recent climate emergency, with extreme precipitation that has transformed the Menorcan central landscape into a scene of widespread flooding 🌊.
Emergency in affected municipalities
Rescue services are carrying out race-against-time operations to assist the population in the most compromised areas, where the flow of the torrents has exceeded all historical records 📈.
Civil protection measures activated:- Deployment of firefighting teams in critical areas of Es Mercadal and Ferreries
- Opening of temporary shelters in municipal centers for evacuees
- Continuous assessment of damage to rural and agricultural infrastructure
The saturation of the terrain prevents natural water absorption, creating a prolonged risk situation
Adverse weather forecast
The State Meteorological Agency maintains the orange alert for accumulations that could reach 200 liters per square meter, with models forecasting unstable conditions over the next 48 hours ⚠️.
Documented impacts:- Closure of secondary roads due to sediment drag
- Flooding of agricultural holdings with loss of machinery
- Displacement of vehicles by the force of the currents
Tourist-residential contrast
While local residents face the direct consequences of this meteorological crisis, the tourism sector maintains its activity with visitors who continue to seek the characteristic Menorcan sun, creating a parallel reality on the same island 🏝️.