Storm Adam: 182.2 million euros in aid, Balearics hit

The Balearic Islands are among the areas hit by Storm Adam, but Spain has named no island share of its 182.2 million euros in relief. The Spanish cabinet approved the emergency measures on Tuesday, 10 November, after flooding and other damage between 17 and 19 October 2026. The Mediterranean coast was hit particularly hard, especially southern Valencia and northern Alicante.

Help for farmers and businesses

The package sets aside 88.7 million euros for agriculture. Farmers with agricultural insurance who suffered damage can receive up to 70% of the cost of their policy, as well as help for damage their insurance payment does not cover. The measures also allow emergency repairs to damaged public farm tracks and shared irrigation infrastructure.

Affected shops, tourism businesses and hospitality firms are also covered. Self-employed operators can receive 5,000 euros per affected establishment; small and medium-sized businesses can receive 10,000 euros. A direct grant to the Spanish Chamber of Commerce is capped at 15 million euros.

Repairs and tax relief

A further 74.5 million euros is earmarked for repairs, protection and improvements. Of that, 70 million euros is for work on the coast of the Valencian Community. Funding is also allocated to repair damaged waterways and water infrastructure in the Júcar and Segura river basin authorities’ areas.

The measures include a 2026 property tax exemption where the conditions for rehousing in affected areas are met, along with reductions in business tax in affected places. The government has not identified a separate amount or specific repair project for the Balearic Islands.

Topics: Storms · Tourism · Politics · Weather

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com