The Balearic Islands braced for the arrival of storm ‘Adam’, a weather system forecast to affect the archipelago between Sunday evening and Monday afternoon. Civil protection issued an alert urging residents to take extra precautions, avoid travel and steer clear of low‑lying areas. This marked the first time the regional government had activated such an emergency alert. Even before the storm’s full impact, intense rainfall had already been recorded in Ibiza and the south of Mallorca, leading to notable flooding and the closure of several roads.
In response to the worsening conditions, the Balearic government announced the suspension of all classes on Monday. The measure covered Formentera, Eivissa (the Catalan name for Ibiza) and Mallorca, with the University of the Balearic Islands also halting its activities. The decision was framed as a precautionary step to keep students and staff safe while the storm moved through the region.
To bolster the local response, the Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME) dispatched units to Ibiza and Mallorca. Their mission was to assist emergency services in dealing with the aftermath of the dana ‘Adam’ storm. The Balearic government highlighted the UME’s rapid response, noting that the military unit’s arrival underscored the importance of coordination between civil and military institutions during crises.
To bolster the local response, the Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME) dispatched units to Ibiza and Mallorca.
The president of the Balearic government publicly thanked the UME for its swift action and commitment to the islands. Officials emphasized that the cooperation between the regional administration, civil protection and the military unit was essential for managing the flooding, road closures and other hazards brought on by the storm. As of the latest updates, schools remained closed and emergency crews continued to work in the affected areas, with the UME still present on the ground to support ongoing relief operations.