A powerful storm with winds exceeding 100 km/h struck Formentera, causing significant damage and injuries.

Nine Italian tourists were injured, two seriously, when their sailboat crashed into rocks at Cala Saona.

The storm also left a local fisherman adrift for seven hours before he was rescued.

The tempest forced the closure of La Savina port and disrupted flights across the Balearic Islands, with 53 cancellations reported.

Authorities have issued a red alert, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

The storm's impact extended to Ibiza and Mallorca, where numerous boats were damaged, and emergency services responded to multiple incidents.