The Govern de les Illes Balears suspended in-person classes for Monday on Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera . The decision was based on severe weather forecasts from the state meteorological agency Aemet and the increased risk of flooding caused by DANA Adam. It followed the recommendations of Dirección General de Emergencias and was announced through the regional government’s official channels.
At the same time, the authorities sent ES-Alertmessages to people’s mobile phones. The warnings advise people to avoid journeys where possible, refrain from outdoor activities, keep away from torrents, stream beds, flood-prone areas and basements, and move to higher floors if necessary. Families and schools should follow notices from the education authority and the Govern’s official information channels.
On Sunday, Aemet raised the warning level to red in parts of Mallorca. Local rainfall of up to 90 litres per square metre in one hour was possible in the south, the island’s interior and the Llevant. The rest of Mallorca was under orange severe weather warnings, with possible rainfall of up to 40 litres per square metre in one hour. Aemet also reported significant risks from heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts of Ibiza and Formentera.
The regional government also requested support from the Unidad Militar de Emergenciasto assist emergency services. The Govern said the request was prompted by the possibility of localised flooding and the need to make additional capacity available quickly for safety and clearance work if heavy rainfall continued. The Dirección General de Emergencias of the Balearic Islands is responsible for coordinating the measures.
The suspension of classes applies to all school levels at public and private institutions on the three islands. The regional government clarified that the decision was a precautionary measure and could be adjusted depending on how the weather develops. Aemet notes that forecasts are dynamic and that short-notice changes cannot be ruled out. The Govern will issue further instructions through its official channels.
The information in this report is based on announcements by the Govern de les Illes Balears, warnings from Aemet and ES-Alert, and reports by Spanish news agencies dated 18 October 2026. The date given refers to the day the measures and warnings were published.
Editor: Andreas M. Brucker (Article created with AI assistance).