Because of the cut-off low Adam, the authorities in the Balearic Islands are maintaining the red weather alert for Ibiza and Formentera ; for Mallorca the alert level is orange. The Govern de les Illes Balears activated Situación Operativa 2 of the Plan Inunbalin the Pitiusas, while civil protection urged the public to take particular care. An alert message had already been sent on Friday evening via the ES-Alertsystem.
The 112 emergency control centre recorded numerous calls since the weekend. According to the authorities, around 130 incidents had been registered by Monday morning, depending on the period covered; local services reported more than 200 incidents across the archipelago by Monday midday. Flooded roads and underpasses, water entering buildings and fallen trees were among the main problems. No major injuries were reported initially. Flight operations at Palma and Ibiza airports were disrupted for a time; local reports said that by Monday midday two flights had been cancelled, 16 aircraft diverted and several services delayed.
As a precaution, the authorities suspended in-person classes on Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera on Monday, 19 October 2026. The decision was announced over the weekend to avoid journeys during torrential rain and thunderstorms. Road maintenance teams, firefighters and local police closed vulnerable routes and pumped water from flooded areas.
According to the national Protección Civil y Emergencias, there remains an increased risk of very heavy and persistent showers and thunderstorms in the western Mediterranean. Current conditions are exacerbated by saturated ground, which can lead to flash floods and localised flooding. Emergency services are prioritising the protection of critical infrastructure, particularly roads, energy supplies and communications.
The alert situation is being reviewed continuously. The alerta roja with the Índice de gravedad 2 after the Plan Meteobal; the alert level for Mallorca was lowered to orange on Sunday. The authorities urge people to follow official guidance, avoid flooded underpasses and check weather updates. Damage reports are being updated as reliable assessments from municipalities and 112 become available.
Editor: Andreas M. Brucker (Article created with AI assistance).