[Closed] Spanish floods

I believe some people died too. 😥

somethings wrong here

from the the link
245 litres (65 gallons) of water per square metre (11 square feet)

That's the equivalent of 245mm?

My uncle lives just outside Alora just above the floodplain. A relative of their landlord was airlifted. Sounds horrific.

I was in Punta Prima. SE Menorca yesterday as the storm tracked north east from southern Spain. At 06:45, I was awoken by the sound of wind and rain. I went to the balcony doors and drew back the curtains. I was stunned. I was 200m from the beach and it looked like TV coverage of a Florida hurricane. Lightning every 2-3 seconds illuminated the sea swell and bending palm trees. I thought I was dreaming as just hours earlier me and Mrs. S had been sitting on the balcony enjoying a drink and a game of cards. The storm passed after about an hour and out popped the sun. Respect Mother Nature.

I was awoken by the sound of wind and rain. I went to the balcony doors and drew back the curtains. I was stunned. I was 200m from the beach and it looked like TV coverage of a Florida hurricane. Lightning every 2-3 seconds illuminated the sea swell and bending palm trees. I thought I was dreaming as just hours earlier me and Mrs. S had been sitting on the balcony enjoying a drink and a game of cards. The storm passed after about an hour and out popped the sun. Respect Mother Nature.

That's how she rolls down here.

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That storm cell arriving in Olvera.

cbike, my sister and brother-in-law live in Alora, on the side of the hill above the station, and have been watching things unfold - lovely, lovely area - Mum is visiting them at the mo'. No water or electricity but they are all fine, thank goodness.