Ibiza airport flooded as mum found dead and rain batters holiday hotspot
Storm Adam sparked heavy rain along the coast of western Spain (Image: SOLARPIX.COM)
TL;DR
- Flights from Ibiza were cancelled due to torrential rain and flooding at the airport.
- Ibiza Airport terminals were swamped by water seeping through ceilings.
- Storm Adam caused flooding across the Spanish island, with roads turning into rivers.
- A mother was found dead near Barcelona after being swept away by floodwaters while trying to cross a river with her children.
- The State Meteorological Agency issued a red weather alert for Ibiza.
- Hundreds were left without electricity, and there was widespread destruction.
- Residents in Valencia received text alerts urging them to stay inside due to heavy rainfall forecasts.
- The community had previously suffered devastating torrential rain in 2024, causing significant loss of life and property damage.