Ibiza Capital Hit by Historic Floods; Mayor Seeks Catastrophe Declaration
Ibiza Island and its capital were battered by unprecedented rains on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding and damage. The capital recorded a staggering 252 litres per square metre, the highest since 1952. The Ibiza Council urged residents to avoid the airport motorway, with main roads, including the airport access and Santa Eulalia avenue, remaining closed in sections by morning.
The Military Emergency Unit (UME) and local emergency services collaborated to restore affected road connections and clear flooded areas. Cleanup efforts are ongoing to remove mud and pump out water from stores, streets, roads, and homes. The incidents registered were severe, including flooding of low areas and public roads, collapse of urban elements, and falling trees and walls. Classes were suspended on Wednesday in the entire municipality of Ibiza due to the historic torrential rains.
Mayor Rafa Triguero visited the hard-hit Es Pratet neighborhood and reported significant material damage across the city. He plans to request the central government to declare a state of catastrophe due to the extensive damage caused.
The rains were extraordinary, with the capital receiving 252 litres per square metre, the highest since 1952. The Ibiza Council asked residents to avoid the airport motorway, and main roads remained closed. Cleanup efforts are underway, and the mayor plans to request a state of catastrophe due to the substantial material damage.
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