Deadly storm Adam batters Spanish tourist hotspots as ‘significant danger’ alert remains in place

WorldEnvironment
19 Oct 2026 • 7:10 PM MYT
The Independent
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Deadly storm Adam batters Spanish tourist hotspots as ‘significant danger’ alert remains in place

  • Two women have died in Spain following extreme weather caused by Storm Adam, the first named storm of the 2026–2027 season.
  • A 35-year-old mother was swept away by a surging river north of Barcelona on Saturday, while a 55-year-old woman drowned while swimming at Almardà Beach in Sagunto on Sunday night.
  • Heavy rain, thunderstorms and severe flooding have battered eastern and southern regions of Spain, alongside the Balearic Islands.
  • Ibiza Airport was forced to close twice over the weekend due to severe flooding, leading to 27 cancelled flights, 16 diversions and island-wide power cuts.
  • Weather warnings indicating 'significant danger' remain active across affected areas, including Barcelona, Valencia and Ibiza, though the storm is expected to subside shortly.

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