Severe Weather Causes Travel Chaos in Europe

Severe weather in Europe has led to dangerous conditions for holidaymakers, with heavy rain causing flooding in Austria, France, and Spain, and a luxury sailboat capsizing off Sicily, resulting in one confirmed death and six missing. Spanish authorities are dealing with the aftermath of torrential rains in the Balearic Islands, which have prompted flight cancellations and evacuations, with emergency services deployed to assist affected areas. In the Costa Blanca, a health alert has been issued due to excessive salt levels in tap water, leading to the distribution of bottled water to residents and tourists. Meanwhile, travelers in Palma Airport have faced significant disruptions, sleeping on floors due to cancelled flights, with easyJet attributing issues to weather-related challenges. Spain's air traffic management is recovering, albeit slowly, with ongoing safety measures in place to ensure operational stability. Experts are urging British motorists traveling abroad to familiarize themselves with local driving regulations to avoid penalties.