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Eight years after the disaster: Are new pipes and stones at the Torrent de ses Planes enough?

Will heavy rain still be dangerous in Sant Llorenç?

The new torrent design should help, but Mallorca still faces flooding risk during extreme rain.

Published: April 30, 2026
Eight years after the disaster: Are new pipes and stones at the Torrent de ses Planes enough?

Answer

Will heavy rain still be a danger in Sant Llorenç even after the Torrent de ses Planes works?

Yes, heavy rain will still be a risk because no engineering project can remove flooding completely. The new design is based on severe rainfall scenarios, but climate change, land use and blocked channels can all affect the outcome. The works are meant to reduce danger, not eliminate it.

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