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Dana 'Adam': Why the Spanish mainland was hit harder — and what Mallorca must learn

Why the mainland took the brunt of floods during Dana 'Adam'

Explains why Dana 'Adam' hit the mainland harder, with rainfall patterns and river responses.

Published: October 19, 2026
Dana 'Adam': Why the Spanish mainland was hit harder — and what Mallorca must learn

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Why did the Spanish mainland suffer more floods during Dana 'Adam' than Mallorca?

Dana 'Adam' produced extremely concentrated rainfall on the mainland, driven by Mediterranean air masses and a DANA, causing rivers to surge rapidly and floods to spread widely. Four people died on the mainland, and Valencia saw severe floods with up to 700 liters per square meter locally, along with movement restrictions for hundreds of thousands. Mallorca experienced rain and disruptions but the most intense rainfall occurred elsewhere, leaving the island comparatively lighter affected.

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