The arrival of Borrasca Olivier this Wednesday to the Canary Islands, with expectations of strong winds and heavy downpours, has prompted the regional government to issue a warning across the archipelago. The alert corresponds to forecasts made by the State Meteorology Agency, which has placed the majority of the islands under an orange warning. Only Gran Canaria is at a yellow warning level.
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The Canary Islands Government urges extreme caution during travel amid Borrasca Olivier
It is advised to restrict driving to essential journeys as the heavy rainfall could result in up to 80 litres in 12 hours.
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What will the weather be like in the Canary Islands this Thursday?
According to Aemet, moderate rain, locally intense, possibly accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, will dominate this Thursday in the Canary Islands. In the sea, conditions will be southwest 4 or 5, temporarily shifting to south or southwest 5 or 6 from late afternoon to midnight. Expect strong gusts. Swell or heavy swell with sea swells from the west or northwest reaching 3 metres. On the northeast coast, winds will vary from 2 to 4 with light waves. Furthermore, downpours and occasional storms are anticipated.
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II School Health Fair in Fuerteventura cancelled due to Borrasca ‘Olivier’
The Health Services Management of the Health Area in Fuerteventura, under the Ministry of Health of the Canary Islands, has announced the cancellation of the II School Health Fair scheduled for Thursday, April 10, in Tarajalejo, which was set to involve 809 Primary Education Schools from the island.
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The heavy rainfall from ‘Olivier’ set to start this afternoon
The storm ‘Olivier’ is expected to impact from 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, with potential rainfall reaching 30 litres in an hour. This was highlighted during a technical coordination meeting held this morning to track this adverse weather phenomenon, which will traverse the islands from west to east. Attendees included the Minister of Territorial Policy, Territorial Cohesion and Water, Manuel Miranda, alongside the Deputy Minister of Emergencies, Marcos José Lorenzo, the General Director of Emergencies, Fernando Figuereo, representatives from the State Meteorology Agency (Aemet), and the island councils.
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A significant tree falls on the main road of Jinamar
A large tree collapsed on Tuesday along the GC-100 General Road passing through the historic area of Jinamar, near the HOUSE OF THE CAMERERS and the supermarket Spar, as reported by Teldeactualidad.
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09 APR 2025 – 11:19
Borrasca Olivier forces diversion of flights in the Canary Islands due to severe storms
The Borrasca Olivier has begun to make its presence felt in the Canary Islands, causing initial incidents in air traffic, particularly affecting the Eastern Islands.
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09 APR 2025 – 10:50
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria initiates special cleaning operations following storm ‘Olivier’
The City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has implemented a special cleaning operation due to the effects of Borrasca ‘Olivier’, comprising 75 workers and 29 vehicles, as stated by the corporation in a release this Wednesday.
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Outdoor activities suspended in Arrecife due to Borrasca Olivier
The City Council of Arrecife has activated the Municipal Emergency Plan (PEMU) following the alert issued by the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Canary Islands Government regarding the arrival of Borrasca Olivier affecting the entire archipelago.
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Heavy rains inundate the streets of Agaete
With the arrival of Borrasca Olivier this Wednesday in the Canary Islands, accompanied by predictions of strong winds and heavy rainfall, the government has opted to activate a warning across the archipelago. This alert corresponds to forecasts made by the State Meteorology Agency, resulting in most islands being under an orange warning. Municipalities such as Agaete have been impacted by heavy rainfall, which caused significant flooding in the streets of the northern town during the event on Wednesday.
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Gran Canaria emerges as the island most impacted by Borrasca “Olivier”
Currently, Gran Canaria stands as the most impacted island by Borrasca Olivier, which keeps all the Canary Islands under an orange alert (significant risk) due to rainfall reaching 30 litres per square metre in an hour, with additional hazards from storms accompanied by hail and strong gusts of wind.
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