MORE rain is set to hit the island of Mallorca just days after torrential storms sent holidaymakers running for their lives.
A yellow warning 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 sunny coasts of Majorca will be rainy in the coming daysCredit: east2west
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Storm clouds were seen rolling in last weekendCredit: EPA
The Meteorological Office of Palma published a warning on its website this morning, the Majorca Daily Bulletin writes.
The sudden change from tropical summer weather to cooler, rainy days is common at this time of year in Spain.
It is called “Gota Fria” or “Cold Drop”, and it happens in late summer, mostly in September.
Floods, beach closures and other bad weather usually mark the start of autumn in Mallorca.
Those working in the tourism industry on the tropical island are concerned that many may cancel their bookings due to the weather.
Many resorts are still cleaning up the remnants of the storm that hit the region on Sunday.
In the disturbing footage, a woman with a small child can be seen hiding behind a car as a thunderstorm rages around them.
A pregnant woman was rushed to hospital after being hit by a sign that was blown down by the wind, according to local reports.
Debris from the storm could be seen flying around as palm trees struggled to stay rooted and rushing water flooded the streets.
One video, shared by BBC meteorologist Barra Best from Northern Ireland, shows beach structure being pushed by the wind onto the balconies of tourists at a coastal hotel in Mallorca.
Many resorts are cleaning up debris after being hit by storm debris, flooding and winds.
In one weather-related incident, a P&O cruise ship collided with an oil tanker during gale-force winds.
British passengers on board were injured in the terrifying collision and thousands of tourists faced delays after the Brittania broke her anchorage.
Tugs are scrambling to moor the 140,000-tonne vessel amid 10ft waves and brutal gusts of wind that battered the Media Islands today.
Passengers reported that the captain ordered the entire crew to their muster stations and warned them that “this is not a drill,” reports Wales Online.
A P&O spokesman said: “On Sunday 27 August, P&O Cruises Britannia was involved in a weather-related incident while in Palma de Mallorca.
“A small number of people suffered minor physical injuries and were treated at the medical center on board.
“To allow our technical teams to make an assessment, Britannia will remain in Palma de Mallorca tonight with entertainment and activities planned.”
The storm has so far caused 84 storm-related accidents, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin.
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Rain ravaged the holiday island last weekend Credit: solarpix
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