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Garbage avalanche after flash flood: S'Arenal section closed — who pays the price?

Why Rubbish Collects on the S'Arenal Coast

Heavy rain and local currents can carry waste from torrents onto the S'Arenal shoreline.

Published: April 22, 2026
Garbage avalanche after flash flood: S'Arenal section closed — who pays the price?

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What causes rubbish to end up on the beach in S'Arenal?

In S'Arenal, rubbish can be carried down the Torrent Jueus during heavy rain and pushed out toward the coast by floodwater and currents. The position of the outlet, the shape of the shore and local currents all affect where debris collects. That is why some sections are hit much harder than others.

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