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Severe storms disrupt Mallorca flights: 99 cancellations, 11 diversions across Balearic Islands

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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.

This post was published on 9 September 2025 22:17

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