Extreme storms hits Majorca: Gale force winds and torrential rain batter Spanish resort with trees crashing down, streets flooding and tourists forced to run for cover

The holiday island of Majorca has been battered by gale force winds and torrential rain with trees crashing down, streets flooding and tourists forced to run for cover.

Stunned holidaymakers have shared footage of tourists fleeing for shelter as sun loungers were sent flying across swimming pools by the fierce winds. Hotel resorts have been left unrecognisable after being lashed by the devastating storms. 

Motorists were also seen attempting to navigate through flooded roads while also contending with limited visibility on the popular Spanish island which is usually associated with blistering heat and glorious sunshine in August.

It comes as severe warnings were issued across the holiday hotspots of Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera on Sunday. Large clouds and moody skies are threatening the island, especially in Andratx – one of the localities most affected by the storms. 

Holidaymakers with young children have shared extraordinary videos of them having to shelter behind cars from the terrifying storms, while other tourists fled the beach as parasols and deckchairs were picked up by the strong winds.

Hotel resorts look unrecognisable after being lashed by the devastating storms in Majorca 

Torrential rain in Majorca has caused huge flooding on the streets as motorists attempt to navigate their cars through 

It comes as severe warnings were issued across the holiday hotspots of Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera on Sunday

Stunned holidaymakers have shared footage of tourists fleeing for shelter as sun loungers were sent flying into swimming pools by the fierce winds

Motorists were seen trying to navigate through the roads with very limited visibility

A tree is on the verge of being pulled on the ground as gale force winds grip the holiday island

A large cloud over the sea of the town of Andratx, in Majorca, Spain, 27 August 2023. Andratx is one of the localities of Majorca most affected by the storms registered in the last hours in the Balearic Islands

Holidaymakers have shared footage of the storms as the island is lashed by torrential rain and winds

A mother protects her children from the storms as they take shelter behind a vehicle in Majorca

Trees have been toppled while basements have been flooded as officials try to contend with the strong gales. 

The Aemet met agency has warned that there will be more fierce storms in Majorca this evening, as the poor weather continues into the night.

The 112 emergency service in the Balearics reported 84 storm-related incidents within an hour today, Majorca Daily Bulletin reported. 

An amber alert has been extended until midnight on Sunday across the whole of Majorca as heavy rain and hail were swept across the island by strong gusts of wind. 

More to follow.