Ibiza Faces Severe Flooding Under Red Alert With Airport Flooded

Ibiza is facing severe flooding due to extreme rainfall that has triggered a red alert, the highest level of weather warning, remaining in effect until at least 4pm local time. The island has experienced over 180mm of rain in 12 hours, with some areas receiving more than 200mm in under three hours, leading to streets turning into rushing rivers, uprooted trees, and significant damage to vehicles and infrastructure, including power outages in parts of Ibiza town. Ibiza Airport has been heavily impacted with flooding in the security check area due to water leaking through the roof, disrupting operations and causing some flights to be diverted. Emergency services have responded to numerous incidents, evacuated schools, closed roads, and urged residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel, with military support deployed to assist local protection teams. Spanish authorities, including Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, have called for extreme caution and adherence to safety instructions amid forecasts of continued heavy rainfall and flooding risks across the Balearic Islands and other affected Spanish provinces. The situation has caused widespread disruption, with preventative safety measures such as suspension of schools and public activities enacted to protect residents and visitors.