Spain on alert as heavy rain and storms threaten Mediterranean coast this weekend

Spain is bracing for a severe weather system this weekend that could bring heavy rain, storms, and a significant drop in temperatures to its Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a special weather warning, while the Ministry of the Interior has advised residents and tourists to take necessary precautions.

The change in weather comes after several days of unusually high temperatures for mid-October. The weather system, involving a DANA, could affect parts of eastern and southern Spain, with rain potentially becoming intense and persistent. Coastal areas, especially those in eastern Catalonia, Alicante, Murcia, and the Costa del Sol, are of particular concern.

Ibiza and Formentera may face particularly threatening conditions. Orange alerts have been issued for the weekend, with some regions under yellow alert. Rainfall could reach 30 litres per square metre in an hour in certain areas. For residents and holidaymakers, the weekend will feel considerably more autumnal as temperatures drop.

Authorities have warned of the risk of intense rains and advised precautionary measures, especially for those traveling near rivers or in flood-prone regions.