Deadly storm Adam batters Spanish tourist hotspots as ‘significant danger’ alert remains in place

Deadly storm Adam batters Spanish tourist hotspots as ‘significant danger’ alert remains in place Frankie Lister-Fell Monday 19 October 2026 12:10 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Storm Adam has battered Spain with heavy rain ( X/@Emergencies_112 ) Two women have died in Spain following extreme weather caused by Storm Adam, the first named storm of the 2026–2027 season. A 35-year-old mother was swept away by a surging river north of Barcelona on Saturday, while a 55-year-old woman drowned while swimming at Almardà Beach in Sagunto on Sunday night. Heavy rain, thunderstorms and severe flooding have battered eastern and southern regions of Spain, alongside the Balearic Islands. Ibiza Airport was forced to close twice over the weekend due to severe flooding, leading to 27 cancelled flights, 16 diversions and island-wide power cuts. Weather warnings indicating 'significant danger' remain active across affected areas, including Barcelona, Valencia and Ibiza, though the storm is expected to subside shortly. In full Two killed and thousands evacuated after Storm Adam batters Spanish coast with heavy rain