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Knee-high water at Playa de Palma: What to do about the recurring floods?

Why Playa de Palma floods after heavy rain

Playa de Palma floods when heavy rain overwhelms outdated drainage, sealed surfaces and missing retention areas.

Published: April 22, 2026
Knee-high water at Playa de Palma: What to do about the recurring floods?

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Why does Playa de Palma flood so often after heavy rain?

Playa de Palma is prone to flooding because parts of the drainage system cannot cope with intense rainfall. Outdated storm drains, sealed surfaces and a lack of retention areas mean water collects quickly on the streets and promenade. When heavy rain arrives, the problem is not just the amount of water, but also how fast it has nowhere useful to go.

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