The extreme weather at the weekend, which lasted until early Sunday morning, prompted a state of emergency in Teguise, Arrecife and San Bartolomé, towns popular with tourists in the centre and east of the island.
As well as roads and homes, hotels were flooded, there were power cuts, and some flights were cancelled or diverted. Emergency services were reportedly called to more than 150 incidents in Costa Teguise, and at least 70 more in Arrecife, the island’s capital.
The incident, part of Storm Oliver, is the latest in a series that has hit the Canary Islands and mainland Spain and Portugal over the past few weeks.
The aftermath of the downpour and flooding in Arrecife (Photo: Europa Press Canarias)Residents were advised to travel by car only if absolutely necessary, and not to move their vehicles if they were on flooded roads.
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) highlighted that a number of roads were affected by mud, making it difficult to travel on them.
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Spain’s state meteorological agency, AEMET, predicted “a low chance of light scattered rain” on the island for Monday.
They explained that “some areas may still experience localised disruptions,” and that, “the Spanish Tourist Office advises travellers to stay updated on local weather conditions and follow the guidance of local authorities in Lanzarote and UK Foreign Office Advice.”
What are my passenger rights?
If you have a trip booked to Lanzarote but want to cancel because of the flooding, it is unlikely you will be able to obtain a refund.
However, the exact terms and conditions can vary depending on your holiday provider, so it is important to get in touch with them to discuss your options before making any solid decisions.
If you are keen to postpone your trip, some holiday providers are able to offer this as a service, sometimes for a fee.
Arrecife, Lanzarote’s capital, was badly hit by the rainfall (Photo: Alessandro Bellani/Getty)What if my flight is cancelled?
British passenger rights apply to flights departing from an airport in the UK on any airline, arriving at an airport in the UK on an EU or UK airline, or arriving at an airport in the EU on a UK airline.
This category typically includes severe weather events.
As the FCDO has not warned against non-essential travel to Lanzarote, it is unlikely that travellers will be able to get a refund from a tour operator if they decide not to travel.
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