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Storm Therese Recedes After Pummeling Canary Islands With Floods and Huge Waves

Overflowing reservoirs now offer rare relief for farmers.

Overview

  • Authorities had warned residents since Wednesday, closed schools and events, and urged people to stay home.
  • Spanish media reported widespread flooding, landslides, uprooted trees, and damaged coastal promenades across the islands.
  • Some areas recorded roughly twice their average annual rainfall within days, with wind gusts up to 200 km/h reported.
  • At least 24 flights were canceled, with the airport at Santa Cruz de La Palma among the most affected.
  • No casualties have been reported, and local outlets said several Gran Canaria reservoirs overflowed, with Canarias7 reporting irrigation could be secured for years.