The Alice DANA (isolated high-level depression) will continue to affect the Balearic Islands in the coming hours, with the Meteobal Plan’s IG-1 (orange alert) still in force.
After a period of heavy rain and thunderstorms with no serious consequences, Ibiza and Formentera will return to normal, and all schools will reopen on Friday. This was decided by the Meteobal Technical Advisory Committee, which met this afternoon with Education officials.
Rain, forecast for Thursday, began around 2:00 p.m. AEMET kept the orange warning for rain and thunderstorms in place until 8:00 p.m., during which significant rainfall totals were recorded. With the most intense phase over, AEMET now maintains a yellow warning (30 l/m²) for the Pityusic Islands until 6:00 a.m. on Friday. The most intense storm has moved out to sea and is expected to weaken in the next few hours.
The 112 Emergency Coordination Centre handled 12 incidents (10 in Ibiza, 2 in Formentera), all localised and managed with local resources; only 4 remain active. Reported issues included flooding on public roads (7) and in buildings (2), one road closure, water on the roadway, and a risk of stream overflow.
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Classes resume this Friday in Ibiza and Formentera
Persistent rainfall produced 100–120 l/m² in 2–3 hours, causing pooling in usual spots. Sections of the EI-800 (airport road) in Ibiza were intermittently closed with diversions via higher roads; traffic has since been restored, though caution is advised if rain continues.
In Platja d’en Bossa, near Avinguda de la Gamba Roja, water depths reached 20–30 cm, without significant hotel damage thanks to preventive measures. No major impacts were reported in Cas Capità, es Pratet, or the port of Ibiza, where water gradually drained with help from residents and business owners who protected homes, garage entrances, and shops.
Ibiza saw two rainfall peaks, at 2:00 p.m. (school dismissal) and 5:00 p.m. (private-school dismissal and start of after-school activities). Closing schools reduced mobility and helped limit incidents.
In Formentera, intense thunderstorms and heavy rain lasted about an hour, with localised accumulations of up to 30 cm of water. Roads and public transport were unaffected. The main road experienced pooling, and a street in La Savina was closed due to minor flooding.
Despite the notable magnitude of the event, the number of incidents remained low, likely thanks to preventive measures such as school closures and strong public compliance with self-protection advice.
“We want to thank the public for following recommendations and minimizing travel. The low number of incidents isn’t because the storm didn’t affect Ibiza and Formentera, but because of exemplary citizen behavior,” said Pablo Gárriz, Director-General for Emergencies and Interior.
Showers may continue in the next few hours over Ibiza and Formentera but with lower intensity. By tomorrow, the DANA is expected to shift south. AEMET has issued red warnings for Alicante (Valencian Community) and the Region of Murcia, and will deactivate all warnings in the Balearic Islands from 6:00 a.m. (likely only for a few hours due to the system’s slow movement). For Saturday, AEMET has already activated a new orange warning for Ibiza and a yellow for Mallorca and Menorca, as the episode drifts east across the Mediterranean.
The Technical Advisory Committee, meeting at 7:30 p.m. for the third time on Thursday, agreed to maintain the orange alert (IG-1) in Ibiza and Formentera on Friday and will continue to review the situation and take any necessary measures.