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Short and intense: Why a cloudburst paralyzes Palma and what follows

What the recent cloudburst did to Palma

A short, intense storm flooded streets and disrupted traffic in Palma. Here’s what was affected.

Published: April 21, 2026
Short and intense: Why a cloudburst paralyzes Palma and what follows

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What happened in Palma during the recent cloudburst?

In Palma, a short but intense downpour led to flooded streets, water in basements and garages, blocked drains and some fallen trees. Emergency services and fire brigades carried out many interventions, and transport was disrupted in parts of the city. Most of the damage was to property and business operations rather than to people.

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