Canary Islands flooding mapped: Where has been affected as islands remain under ‘pre-alert’ for rain?
Where has been affected as islands remain under ‘pre-alert’ for rain? - Major flooding burst reservoir banks in Tenerife and Gran Canaria causing widespread damage in the popular holiday hotspots
Is it safe to travel to the Canary Islands right now? Latest travel advice after severe flooding
As the FCDO has not advised against travelling to Gran Canaria, you won’t automatically be eligible for a no-penalty refund. Instead, it’s best to contact your travel provider directly to see what can be done about cancelling or rescheduling your trip if you no longer want to travel.
Canary Islands remain under ‘state of pre-alert’ as floods hit Gran Canaria
The Canary Islands government has placed the entire archipelago under a state of pre-alert for rain after flash floods swept through parts of Gran Canaria. On Monday more than 30 litres per square metre of rain fell in less than an hour in some areas of the island.
Is it safe to travel to Canary Islands after flooding and is Gran Canaria airport closed?
Is it safe to travel to Canary Islands after flooding and is Gran Canaria airport closed? - As Carnival season arrives in the Canary Islands, some performances were cancelled due to the adverse weathe
Heavy flooding hits Spain's Canary Islands as weather agency issues warnings
On 2 March, the Canaries’ government issued a severe weather alert, warning of heavy rains as well as hail and snow, while AEMET suggests the storms could last until at least 5 March. The Spanish Tourist Office UK said: “We have spoken to our partners in Gran Canaria with regards to recent localised flooding in the area of Telde.
Canary Islands flooding: Gran Canaria streets become rivers washing away cars
Published images show cars washed away by the floods in Gran Canaria, with its streets become raging rivers as water levels rise. Piles of mud and dirt have covered the streets as torrential rain battered the popular holiday island. The entire island of Lanzarote - the easternmost island of the archipelago - is also under a weather warning.
Canary Islands floods: What are your rights if your flight gets cancelled
While the travel situation now appears to be stable, it is a good idea to know your rights are as a passenger if you are holidaying in the Canary Islands, or elsewhere in Europe.
Cars swept out to sea as floods hit Gran Canaria
Torrential rainfall turned streets into fast flowing rivers in parts of the popular holiday destination of Grand Canaria on Monday. The town of Telde in the east of the island was particularly hard hit with heavy downpours.
Storm brings heavy rain and flash flooding to Canary Islands
Heavy rainfall caused flooding and chaos on Gran Canaria on Monday. The heavy rain was so strong that it washed cars into the sea. There has so far been no news of deaths or injuries. In the higher areas of the Canary Island,
Is it safe to travel to the Canary Islands after flooding in Gran Canaria?
During a period of heavy rain, the Canary Islands Government also advised to avoid driving and, if absolutely necessary, take extreme precautions, maintain a safe distance between vehicles, moderate speed and drive preferably on main roads or motorways, avoiding forest tracks or secondary roads.
Cars swept away in flash flooding on Canary Islands
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