Nine Italians were injured, two of them seriously, when the accident occurred. sailing ship They were traveling on a ship that hit rocks on the island today. Formenterain the middle storm which hit the Spanish Balearic Archipelago.
The Spanish Meteorological Service reported that the Balearic Islands were hit by heavy rain and strong winds exceeding 90 kilometers per hour.
Very stormy weather on the Spanish island of Formentera today. More than a dozen boats reported stranded. Formentera is the smallest of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean…💨💨💨pic.twitter.com/VUFT6sKWuW
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) August 14, 2024
Regional authorities said emergency services had intervened in 140 incidents, mainly involving fallen trees and sea rescues.
In a post on the X platform (formerly Twitter), Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called on citizens to be particularly vigilant in areas facing dangerous weather phenomena – naming the Balearic Islands, Valencia, Catalonia and Murcia.
Be very careful about information regarding storms, rain and strong winds affecting the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community, Catalonia and Murcia.
Let’s follow the instructions. @protectioncivil Y @AEMET_Esp Let’s avoid unnecessary trips. https://t.co/gFuTRQlteL
– Pedro Sanchez (@sanchezcastejon) August 14, 2024
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