British tourists planning a trip to Spain, specifically Lanzarote, are facing a warning from the UK Foreign Office. The island is currently experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, causing significant disruption and damage. Homes and vehicles have been affected, and some holidaymakers have already had their trips cancelled.
The impact of the flooding is widespread. Local authorities declared a state of emergency on Saturday in response to the chaos. Streets are deserted, and cars have been abandoned due to the torrential rain. Residents are also dealing with a foul sewage odor resulting from the flooding's effect on waste systems.
The UK Foreign Office issued an urgent travel advisory on April 13th. The advisory highlights Costa Teguise, San Bartolome, and Arrecife as areas particularly affected by the floodwaters. Essential services across Lanzarote are struggling, with power outages reported in several hotels and roads blocked by mud.
7 Comments
Karamba
Travel advisories can be misleading. Just do your own research and decide!
Rotfront
This is just typical media exaggeration. Lanzarote is still a beautiful place to visit!
Matzomaster
Let's hope for a quick recovery for Lanzarote! The island is such a beautiful destination.
Rotfront
Always good to heed advice in a natural disaster. Our safety matters!
Matzomaster
Good to know the Foreign Office is taking these conditions seriously! Planning accordingly.
Bella Ciao
It sounds serious. I hope those impacted by the flooding get the help they need.
Coccinella
People need to stop panicking. It’s just weather; it never stopped tourists before!