Storm on Mallorca causes flooded streets and closed promenades

Heavy rain causes streets and basements to flood

Late Tuesday evening, around 6:30 PM, a strong thunderstorm moved over central Mallorca, leaving flooded streets, basements full, and several landslides. The Balearic government counted about 16 deployments into the night, mainly due to floods and rockslides. The municipalities most affected are Selva and Inca – where the water stood up to the doorstep in places.

Closures between Mancor de la Vall and Caimari

Between Mancor de la Vall and Caimari, so many rocks and slides piled up that the connecting road had to be temporarily closed. Residents reported that parts of the roadway were covered as if by a mud avalanche. Fire brigade and road maintenance workers worked for hours to clear mud and debris; some older homeowners in Caimari were outside with shovels late into the night.

Palma: Parks and Paseo Sagrera closed

In Palma, several green spaces remain closed, and the Paseo Sagrera at the Paseo Marítimo is closed — for safety reasons, as reported by the city administration. Walkers who were there anyway were politely asked to respect the barriers. Some nearby cafes had already pulled in their awnings; on the harbor promenade, small puddles and blown-around leaves lay around, which the police collected.

Emergency services in operation: Fire brigade, police and local road maintenance were operating in several municipalities at the same time. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported; assistance focused on securing measures, pumping out basements, and removing debris. The Guardia Civil assisted with traffic control around the closed sections.

Tips for the next hours

For the coming hours, continue to exercise caution: weather services have issued severe weather warnings; local roads may still be slippery or blocked. My advice — if possible: stay at home, check basements and underground garages, protect electrical appliances, and do not drive across flooded sections. If you live in the affected areas, check on neighbors, especially older people, briefly.

It all feels like a typical late autumn storm: intense, brief, and leaving a mess. Cleanup will still drag on; authorities ask for patience and provide emergency numbers. I was out this evening and can say: the mood is calm, many are helping, and the sounds of pumps and shovels will be heard for a long time.

We will keep you updated as soon as there is new information about road closures or further stand-downs.