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Why Ibiza's Streets Are Under Water — and What Mallorca Must Learn

Learning from Ibiza: Flood Resilience for Mallorca

Ibiza’s flood events highlight gaps in drainage and planning. Mallorca can learn about maintenance, retention, and coordinated action.

Published: October 18, 2026
Why Ibiza's Streets Are Under Water — and What Mallorca Must Learn

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What can Mallorca learn from Ibiza’s autumn floods to improve flood resilience?

Ibiza’s floods show that warning systems can save lives, but they don’t prevent street-level damage. Clogged sewers, hardened soils, missing retention areas, and basins not designed for extreme rainfall all contribute to problems. The lesson is to pair warnings with proactive infrastructure, maintenance, and clear responsibilities.

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