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Brits heading to Lanzarote for Easter will need to make sure their holiday can go ahead after the island has suffered “intense rainfall” over the weekend. Saturday afternoon saw lots of rainfall, and emergency services are responding as floods hit various places. Some areas have been hit worse than others with some of the most poorly affected including Arrecife, Teguise and San Bartolome, reports GB News.
🚒⚠️ Bomberos actuando en las calles de #Arrecife en #Lanzarote tras la tromba de agua que ha anegado las calles de la capital conejera. #borrascaolivier #arrecife #canarias #FMACanarias #Lluvias #tiempo pic.twitter.
com/w9uwSyQlLF — Ultimas Noticias Canarias (@UNCanarias) April 12, 2025 The publication added: “The Government of the Canary Islands has declared a state of emergency in Lanzarote after intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the island this weekend. “This marks the first time authorities have activated the island-wide emergency under the Special Civil Protection and Emergency Response Plan for Flood Risk in Lanzarote.” On Saturday, areas saw “severe” amounts of rain fall between 1pm and 2pm and between 2pm and 4pm, 112 emergency services recorded approximately 150 incidents that were weather-related.
Homes and garages have been flooded as well as some roads. Do I need travel insurance? GB News explained: “Several key roads have been closed due to the flooding, including the route between Arrecife and Órzola near Tahíche. “Access to Costa Teguise from the north has also been cut off as conditions have become impassable.
Emergency teams continue to work across the affected areas as they manage the ongoing incidents.” A warning against driving or parking near ravines has been issued by the General Directorate of Emergencies as there’s a risk of flash flooding. The public are being urged to avoid travelling by road unless they it is really necessary.
Under no circumstances must residents drive through streets that are covered in water, authorities have said. 🔴🔴 Declarada la emergencia en Lanzarote por inundaciones #tiempo https://t.co/0uHmedTqqq pic.
twitter.com/wk8iyrpZYE — Canarias Ahora (@Cahora) April 12, 2025 They are also being told to keep their mobile phones charged in case they need to call the emergency services on 112. Lanzarote and La Graciosa are under pre-alert for rain today (April 12), the Lanzarote Cabildo has said.
The Mirror added: “The Canary Islands government has declared a pre-alert for rain in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventure until 7am on Sunday morning. "The public was urged to avoid all unnecessary travel. “Furthermore, the towns of Guatiza, Tahiche, Costa Teguise and Nazaret were all badly hit by the floodwater as rivers burst their banks after being overwhelmed by the deluge.
“The Lagomar River, which flows through Nazaret, became so flooded it spilled over onto the surrounding land. Water levels continued to rise and moved through channels towards the sea.” Recommended reading: Easter traffic warning issued as millions of drivers set to cause 'long queues' New weather forecast predicts snow will hit the UK next week UK sees end to sunshine as temperatures drop and heavy rain to hit What to do if you have a holiday booked to Lanzarote this week The newspaper added that “holidaymakers are being urged to postpone their travel, or seek alternative accommodations and flights.
” The Canary Islands are a popular holiday destination for Brits and with the Easter holidays on their way, and in some areas already underway, local authorities “are working to ensure the safety of residents and visitors already on the island.” The island’s recovery time due to the recent floods is currently unknown..
