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Violent Storms Pummel Spain, Leaving Trails of Destruction in Their Wake
9 Sep
Summary
- Extreme rainfall, 100km/hr winds, and flash floods ravage Spain
- Dramatic videos show palm trees snapping and roads turning into rivers
- Authorities issue red alerts, activate emergency plans to respond to the crisis
On September 9th, 2025, violent storms have been pummeling Spain, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The country has been battered by extreme rainfall, 100km/hr winds, and flash floods, with dramatic footage showing the extent of the chaos.
In the coastal city of Alicante, palm trees have been snapping in half, while in the Balearic island of Majorca, roads have turned into raging rivers, submerging cars. The emergency services have been inundated with calls about damage, with restaurant and beach bar terraces devastated and boats overturned.
Authorities have responded swiftly to the crisis. Much of Alicante was placed on orange and yellow alerts on Monday for extreme rainfall and strong winds, while the Catalan government has activated its Special Flood Emergency Plan and urged residents in affected areas to avoid unnecessary travel. The Majorca airport has also suffered substantial delays due to the severe weather.
As the Mediterranean region braces for 'hazardous' thunderstorms and 'extreme' flooding, the situation remains fluid, with the hardest-hit areas including Tarragonès, Baix Camp, Baix Ebre, and Montsià. The Spanish government is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating the necessary preventive measures to minimize the impact of this extreme weather event.
