A popular vacation destination in Spain is set to endure heavy rainfall for another three weeks. Majorca has been experiencing unusual weather, with rain expected to persist into April. The region has already received as much rain in the first nine days of March as it usually does throughout the entire month.
As spring approaches on March 20 and the summer season nears, the ongoing wet conditions threaten to disrupt the start of Majorca's peak tourist season. María José Guerrero from Aemet, Spain's weather agency, has indicated that the rainy weather is likely to continue for the next three weeks. Although rain is forecasted, there might be occasional sunny spells.
The wet conditions are expected to last until at least the end of March. So far, the island has experienced nearly double the average rainfall for this time of year, with some areas seeing up to four times more rain than usual. There is a 54% chance of a completely sunny day in March, while the likelihood of cloudy weather stands at 46%.
Typically, Majorca receives 36 liters of rain per square meter in March. However, as of March 17, the island has recorded 68.5 liters, with the Palma Airport area experiencing 96.7 liters compared to the usual 23 liters.
In Llucmajor, rainfall has been three times the norm, with 77.4 liters recorded instead of the usual 26.5 liters. Meanwhile, Capdepera has seen a slight decrease in rain, with 29 liters instead of the usual 31.
This weather update follows an incident on March 17 in Andalucia, where heavy rain from Storm Laurence caused river surges, prompting the evacuation of residents and animals. Emergency services responded to 54 incidents, including 28 in Andalucia, 17 in Huelva, and eight in Cordoba, due to the flooding.