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After the Extreme Storm: Where on Mallorca the Most Rain and Wind Fell — and What's Missing Now

Manacor vs Calvià: flood patterns on Mallorca

Why did some Mallorca towns flood while others stayed dry during the same event? Local drainage and terrain matter.

Published: September 10, 2026
After the Extreme Storm: Where on Mallorca the Most Rain and Wind Fell — and What's Missing Now

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Why did Manacor flood so much while Calvià saw almost no rainfall?

The totals show Manacor experienced the heaviest rainfall (69.4 l/m²) and nearby Llucmajor, while Calvià recorded as little as 0.4 l/m². Local factors like drainage, soil sealing, terrain and vegetation influence where water drains or stagnates, so some places flood while others stay dry. This difference helps explain the island’s uneven rainfall impact.

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