Extreme rainfall has flooded Ibiza with footage showing streets becoming torrents and water pouring through the roof of Ibiza Airport.
Jaw-dropping videos show streets transformed into raging rivers, cars swept away by murky torrents, and lightning striking as the violent weather unleashed chaos across towns and cities.
In Zaragoza, heart-stopping clips captured rain hammering the streets Sunday night while trees were left barely standing as the storm ripped through communities.
State meteorological agency AEMET announced there had been over 180mm of rain falling only twelve hours, warning: ‘Caution! Extraordinary danger. There may be flooding and sudden rises in waterways.’
The entire island is under red warning, the highest possible alert level, for heavy rainfall until 4pm local time.
Amber warnings are in force for inland Spain, while Alicante has been placed under a yellow alert.
Locals in Valencia received urgent phone alerts instructing them to avoid travel, steer clear of road closures, and move to higher ground for safety.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged residents to exercise ‘great caution’ in the face of the extreme weather.
People walk along flooded streets in Ibiza, Spain, 30 September 2025, after heavy rains that have caused several floods throughout the island
Flooded streets in Ibiza, Spain, 30 September 2025, after heavy rains that have caused several floods throughout the island. Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) issued red, orange and yellow alerts for heavy rains affecting several regions across the country
A view of flooding at Poyo ravine in the town of Paiporta, Valencia, eastern Spain, 30 September 2025
Writing on X, he said: ‘Let us follow the instructions of the civil protection agency and the emergency services at all times’.
The national roads authority has also begged drivers to stay away from the most badly-hit regions of Valencia and Castellon, where floodwaters have caused widespread destruction.
In Valencia, schools and sports activities have been suspended, parks closed and gardens sealed off as officials roll our ‘preventative’ safety measures.
Emergency crews – including firefighters, forest brigades, and road and health departments – have been placed on full alert.
