A waterspout devastates the Son Sardina estate: "As if a bomb had been dropped there"

PalmaA waterspout caused severe damage this Wednesday at the Son Sardina estate, located on the Valldemossa road, during the episode of heavy rain and strong wind, which left one fatality and numerous incidents across the Balearic Islands. The phenomenon occurred around 2:30 PM and completely destroyed an agricultural warehouse, in addition to causing significant material damage and the death of several animals on the farm.

According to the farm's farmer, Toni Feliu, several sows and three donkeys have died. The tornado destroyed a shed where tractor equipment and agricultural machinery were kept, while a second building, where the animals were, was also affected. "It's a disaster, as if a bomb had been dropped there," explains Feliu.

The effects of the storm are also visible throughout the farm's surroundings. "There is asbestos everywhere, split trees, almond trees on the ground, uprooted plum trees...", the farmer recounts. Furthermore, the farm is now left without water and without electricity after the phenomenon "knocked everything down". "If it were a hotel it would be a very big deal, but since it is an agricultural estate...", laments Feliu.

A woman dies during the storm

The episode of instability that shook the Islands this Wednesday has left numerous incidents in the Balearics. The most notable is the death of a 63-year-old woman, who reportedly slipped while walking down the street and drowned due to the heavy rain in Felanitx. The events took place around 3 p.m. on Bellpuig street.

Emergency services received several calls alerting them that a woman had been found lying on the ground in cardiorespiratory arrest. Despite efforts to resuscitate her, nothing could be done to save her life. The victim was heading to get her car, which was parked on the public road, to go to work.

The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident.

The storm has left more than 173 incidents in the Islands, mainly due to flooding and fallen trees. The 112 service has counted 149 in Mallorca (59 in Palma, 16 in Esporles, and 12 in Manacor), 7 in Menorca, and 2 in Ibiza.

The most recurring types have been:

• 48 fallen trees on the road.
• 29 floods of buildings or establishments.
• 16 fallen trees.
• 12 basic service interruptions.
• 10 public road floods.
• 14 detachments of urban elements.
• 11 obstacles or liquids on the road.