A ferocious storm of torrential rains and powerful winds hit the island of Majorca this Sunday, August 27, leaving a trail of chaos and destruction in its wake. Shocking videos shared on social media show toppled palm trees, flying debris, and a massive collision between two large vessels.
The port of Palma witnessed an unusual incident as a cruise ship anchored in the port broke its moorings due to extremely strong winds and collided with a nearby oil tanker. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the tanker sustained significant damage from the impact.
The storm also left behind striking images of palm trees swaying wildly in gusty winds. Drivers on the flooded streets struggled to maintain control of their vehicles as heavy rains reduced visibility and the water descended in enormous amounts.
The downpour became so intense that the images captured how the violent winds passed in front of the terraces and the water obscured the exterior landscape of the houses. In addition to the rain, hail battered the region, downing trees and adding even more chaos to the situation.
Sadly, the storm did not pass without causing injuries. Six tourists were injured, and a pregnant woman suffered leg injuries when she was hit by a billboard that fell due to strong winds. The chaos affected the roads as well, with cars fighting their way through flooded streets and trees blocking the roads.
The wind gusts reached speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour, according to Spain’s national meteorological agency (AEMET). Despite the destruction and chaos, the community came together to cope with the effects of the storm, with Mallorca’s civil guard intervening on affected roads and residents working together to overcome the challenges brought by this powerful storm.