Canary Islands under the influence of Storm “Therese”: Heavy Rains and Flight Cancellations
Storm Therese caused serious complications - Storm Therese causes serious damage in the Canary Islands - Spain's Canary Islands have been affected by heavy rains brought by Storm “Therese”. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a warning for heavy rainfall for March 23. This situation is seriously impacting the daily life of the islands.
Due to Storm “Therese”, a rain warning remains in effect for the Canary Islands, while an initial warning level has been declared for wind. The storm has caused a deterioration in weather conditions in the region, leading to concern among local residents and tourists.
Due to the worsening weather conditions, one flight planned for Lanzarote Island has been canceled, and eight flights have been diverted to other destinations. This situation has led to long queues at airports and increased dissatisfaction among passengers.
Heavy rains and storms are expected to continue in the Canary Islands until the beginning of the week. Local authorities have urged the public to be cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
During this crisis, “Televisión Canaria” became the audience leader on Saturday as the most-watched channel among the local population. This fact demonstrates the extent to which people rely on local news sources to get information about the current situation.