Heavy rain has caused chaos for travelers with widespread flooding in important Spanish holidays, including Ibiza, Catalonia and Alicanth.
The area has been sweeping by the Alice Storm, resulting in severe floods and heavy winds since Thursday.
Hundreds of tourists have faced delays and termination due to adverse weather conditions.
AEET, the Spanish Meteorological Agency issued a temporary warning of red weather in Catalonia on Sunday with orange warnings for “very heavy and continuous showers” still active in areas of the Mediterranean and Balearics.
Here is everything you need to know about floods in Spain and the last travel consultation.
Where has it been flooded in Spain?
On Thursday, October 9, heavy rain caused a flash flood in the northeast Catalonia area of Spain and on the Mediterranean coast.
The boom is part of the intense climate of the Alice Storm, which has beat parts of southeastern Spain, including the Balry Islands.
AEMET announced on Sunday the red air alert in Catalonia and warned that it could fall to 180 mm of rain in just 12 hours.
The rain has also spread to the island of Ibiza, which is a flood airport and water -immersed roads.
Has the flight to Ibiza and Alicanth been disrupted?
According to FlightRadar, from Monday morning, flights appear to be mainly carried out in and out of the Alicante and Ibiza airports with delays.
In Ibiza, at least 24 flights were canceled this week and the areas inside were closed to the terminal and electricity reduction due to water leaks.
Spanish airport officials told the Spanish airport officials: “Due to the unfavorable weather conditions in Ibiza, the airport operation was temporarily paralyzed between 6 and 7.20 in the afternoon.” “During this time, the airport runway was cleaned along with other areas affected by the storm.”
“If you are flying, contact your airline for your flight status,” says Anna.
What do Spanish officials say?
On Monday, AEMET said the orange weather warnings for “very heavy and continuous shower” are still active in areas of the Mediterranean and Balearics.
The meteorological agency warned: “Caution: It may have severe effects.”
“The most severe storms are expected to be close to the beach or areas near the beach today,” AEMET Valencia said.
“The great risk in these conditions is when one of these storms is proven because the severity of the rainfall can reach the extreme level.”
Emergency Services of the Ballerian Islands have recorded 282 incidents, including floods and roads related to the Alice Storm.
British Government Advice on Traveling to Spain
Since October 13, the foreign office, the Commonwealth and Development (FCDO) has warned that there are intense climatic warnings in Murcia and Valencia, including Alikantte Province.
“Travel disorder is likely. If you are in the affected areas, follow local authorities’ recommendations and observe local updates. If you are planning to travel, check out the message through your travel provider or airline.”
“Flash floods can cause travel and damage to property and infrastructure. Check out the weather warnings from the Spanish Meteorological Office (AEEMET) before traveling and follow local authorities’ recommendations,” says more general recommendations in Spain.
Can I cancel your holiday and refund?
Since the State Department has not warned of an unnecessary trip to Spain, there will be no specific conditions to cancel its trip for full repayment.
Conditions of your travel depend on your holiday provider, so if you are looking for a postponement, you should contact them.
If you wish to cancel, there is no obligation for companies to repay reservations and you will not be able to claim travel insurance unless the State Department consulting is changed due to safety concerns.
In terms of travel insurance, some policies include natural disaster coverage for an event that prevents you from reaching the holiday destination. Check your insurance policies and talk to your insurer to see where you are standing.
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