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Emergency Services Advise Caution Due to Forecast of Rain and Storms in the Balearic Islands, Especially Ibiza and Formentera

Jul 26, 2025 | Current affairs, Featured, Interview, Portada, Post, Revista Lloseta, Thursday Daily Bulletin, Tradition

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1 Emergency Services Advise Caution Due to Forecast of Rain and Storms in the Balearic Islands, Especially Ibiza and Formentera
2 Recommendations from Emergency Services
2.1 At home:
2.2 Outdoors:
2.3 On the road:

The General Directorate of Emergencies and Interior of the Government of the Balearic Islands has activated the Severity Index 1 (IG-1) of the Special Plan for Adverse Weather Events (METEOBAL) due to the forecast of rain and thunderstorms expected to affect Ibiza and Formentera in the coming hours.

According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), intense rainfall is expected, with accumulations of up to 50 litres per square meter in one hour, accompanied by electrical activity and strong winds. Additionally, Severity Index 0 (IG-0) has been activated for Mallorca and Menorca, where showers are also expected, though of lesser intensity, with accumulations of up to 25 litres per square meter in one hour.

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Emergency Services Advise Caution Due to Forecast of Rain and Storms in the Balearic Islands, Especially Ibiza and Formentera

IG-0 alerts for coastal phenomena remain active across all the Balearic Islands, and an IG-0 alert for meteotsunamis (rissaga) continues in Menorca.

This morning, the Technical Advisory Committee of the METEOBAL plan met to coordinate possible actions. The meeting included representatives from the Government Delegation, the Directorate General of Emergencies and Interior, the Directorate General of Water Resources, AEMET, IBANAT, SAMU061, the Emergency Services of the Island Councils of Ibiza and Formentera, the Civil Guard, the University of the Balearic Islands, Red Eléctrica, and IBdigital.

Recommendations from Emergency Services

At home:

  • Secure doors and windows.
  • Stay on upper floors.
  • Remove objects from outside that could be swept away by water.
  • Store valuables, medications, documents, food, drinking water, and hazardous products in elevated places.
  • Avoid staying in garages or basements.
  • If water enters your home, disconnect electricity from the main switch.

Outdoors:

  • Stay away from streams, rivers, and flood-prone areas.
  • In urban areas, seek shelter in a secure building.
  • Do not walk through areas with running water; even shallow currents can sweep you away.

On the road:

  • Avoid driving unless strictly necessary.
  • If you must drive, reduce speed and increase the safety distance; prioritise main roads and highways.
  • In case of low visibility, stop the vehicle and signal your position.
  • Do not cross flooded areas; just 30 cm of water can make vehicles float.
  • If the car begins to float, exit immediately through a door or window.
  • If the vehicle stalls, abandon it and head to higher ground.
  • Keep your phone charged and the fuel tank full.
  • Do not park on bridges, sidewalks, or at stream outlets.

In any emergency, call 112 and follow updates through the official Emergency channels.