Gran Canariaone of the most loved tourist destinations in Europe, was hit by violent rains that have transformed the roads into impetuous streams. On March 3, in particular, the city of Tolde He was brought to his knees by torrential rainfall, with cars dragged into the burner and at sea, while the authorities declared the state of emergency.
#Alertalluvas | Las Precipitaciones causan an Escorrentía en el barranco de las bachilleras, en telde, Gran Canaria.
Así has Sido el moment en el qui un tontina has podido climbing one of the vehículos anchstrados por el agua. pic.twitter.com/mgekalxpwz
– The Canaria Radio (@laradiocanaria) March 3, 2025
Overwhelmed cars and closed beaches
The images spread on social media are impressive: cars submerged by water, rivers of mud that invade the streets and citizens trapped in their homes. Tolde fell to Tlde about 32 mm of rain in a few hoursan impressive fact considering that the average rainfall for the entire month of March is only 13 mm. In the surrounding mountainous areas, the rainfall has been even more intense, aggravating the outflow water towards urban areas.
#Envideo| Aviso por supercelula tormentosa en la area de #Lylde (Gran Canaria)
There #Dana Deja EstTams Ya de Lluvias Muy Severa, Granizo and Inundaciones en Canaras. Gran Canaria de moment Ex la Isla que más if east by being afectoda pic.twitter.com/xmsnehhgzp
– Globovisión (@globovision) March 4, 2025
The rain fell in a few hours exceeded twice the monthly average of March, Putting the island’s water and drainage system in crisis. In Tlde, seven beaches were closed due to the floods and the accumulation of debris, while in Tenerife at least 80 people were stuck in a supermarket due to the watering of the water.
What is going on?
Bad weather is the result of a dana (Deptseón Aislada en Niveles Altos), a mass of cold air which, positioned between Portugal and Morocco, caused record rainfall. This phenomenon is affecting different areas of Spain, with floods that Remember the devastations that took place in Valencia Just a few months ago.
THE’Aemet (The National Meteorological Service of Spain) has also issued alerts in other regions of Spain. In particular, in the Valencian community and in the south of Tarragonarainfall can exceed 100 liters per square meter in twelve hours, causing possible floods. The orange alert has been extended to several provinces, including Castellón, Valencia and Alicante, with twenty up to 60 km/he waves up to three meters high along the coast of Almería.
Red alert and recommendations
AEMET has issued the red alert for Gran Canariainviting residents and tourists to stay at home and avoid unnecessary movements. Local authorities are working tirelessly to restore the road network and guarantee the safety of the population, while the forecasts indicate that bad weather could last for the whole week.
The Canaria government recommended not to park near Burroni and waterways, since the risk of sudden new floods is still high. In addition, the police are monitoring the most affected areas to prevent dangerous situations.
In the Valencian community, the regional government has asked citizens to avoid areas at risk of flooding and suspended outdoor activities, including lessons in schools of the most exposed areas.
There Hydrographic confederation of the ABRO He also felt the risk of floods in the basins of the rivers Jalón, Guadalope, Matarraña and Basso Ebrowith levels that could exceed 60 liters per square meter by Wednesday. Civil protection services have already been alerted to manage the emergency.
