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Urgent holiday warning as Brit holiday hotspot to battered by ‘Cold Drop’ storm with intense wind and rain
MORE rain is set to batter the holiday island of Majorca only days after torrential storms saw tourists running for their lives.
A yellow alert has been issued as heavy rains will move over the island this weekend, and further warnings are expected in the coming days.
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The Palma Met Office issued the warning this morning on its website, according to the
The sudden change from tropical summer weather into cooler, rainy days is common this time of year in Spain.
It's referred to as "Gota Fria", or "Cold Drop", and happens in the late summertime, mainly in September.
Flooding, beaches closing and other bad weather usually mark the beginning of autumn in Majorca.
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Those who work within the tourist industry on the tropical island are worried many may cancel their bookings due to the weather.
Many resorts are still cleaning up debris from the storm that battered the region on Sunday.
In a distressing clip, a woman with a young child could be seen hiding behind a car, as the thunderstorm raged around them.
A pregnant woman was rushed to hospital after she was struck by a sign which had been blown down by the wind, according to local reports.
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Storm debris was seen flying around as palm trees struggled to stay rooted, and fast-moving water flooded the streets.
One video, shared by BBC Northern Ireland weatherman Barra Best, showed a beach structure being propelled by the wind into tourists' balconies at a coastal hotel in Majorca.
Many resorts have been cleaning up debris after being battered by storm debris, floods and winds.
One weather-related incident saw a P&O cruise ship crash into an oil tanker during gale force winds.
Brit passengers onboard were injured in the terrifying smash and thousands of holidaymakers faced delays after the Brittania snapped its moorings.
Tugboats were scrambled to tether the 140,000-tonne ship amid 10ft swells and brutal gusts sweeping the Med holiday islands today.
Passengers reported the captain ordering all crew to their muster stations and warning "this is not a drill", reports.
A P&O spokesperson said: “On Sunday, August 27, P&O Cruises Britannia was involved in a weather-related incident while alongside in Palma de Majorca.
"A small number of individuals sustained minor injuries and are being cared for by the onboard medical centre.
"To allow our technical teams to make an assessment Britannia will remain alongside in Palma de Mallorca tonight with onboard entertainment and activities scheduled.”
The storm has caused 84 storm-related accidents so far, according to
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