Mallorca storm aid moves closer after weeks of rain

Mallorca, in Spain’s Balearic Islands, could see storm-damage aid after the Spanish government included the archipelago in an emergency declaration on Tuesday, 27 October. The declaration covers three spells of rain across the islands and damage from Storm Adam, a DANA. It allows aid to be activated for people and institutions that suffered damage, government spokeswoman Elma Saiz said.

The rain fell from 15 to 18 September, 30 September to 3 October, and 5 to 8 October. The declaration also covers damage caused by Storm Adam from 17 to 20 October. It does not mean aid has already been paid.

Across Spain, the cabinet declared 45 areas in nine regions severely affected by civil protection emergencies — a designation formerly known as disaster areas. Saiz said any aid would add to the work of regional and local authorities.

Topics: Storms · Politics · Weather

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com