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When the Village Street Became a Flood: What Storm Adam Reveals About Mallorca's Vulnerability

Weather factors behind Storm Adam and Mallorca's rainfall

Explains how a mesoscale convective system affected Mallorca with heavy rain and gusts, and the role of forecasts.

Published: October 19, 2026
When the Village Street Became a Flood: What Storm Adam Reveals About Mallorca's Vulnerability

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What weather conditions led to Storm Adam's rainfall on Mallorca?

Storm Adam was driven by a mesoscale convective system formed over Ibiza and Formentera that moved over the water toward Mallorca. Very large rainfall—up to 300 liters per square meter—fell south of Mallorca over the sea, while Mallorca itself saw locally heavy downpours and gale-force gusts. Aemet forecasts helped guide the response and closures as appropriate.

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