Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused major disruption at Balearic airports on Tuesday, with 99 flight cancellations and 11 diversions. Palma Airport was worst hit, reporting 79 cancellations, 9 diversions, and widespread delays out of 906 scheduled flights. Ibiza saw 20 cancellations and 2 diversions, while Menorca remained unaffected.
Air traffic operator Enaire temporarily activated diversion procedures for safety, lifted around 13:30. The Spanish weather agency Aemet has kept an orange alert in place until Wednesday morning, warning of intense rainfall of up to 140 mm within hours.