Heavy rain has drenched Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Palma and El Hierro, causing disruption across the Canary Islands.
Storm Olivier brought widespread rainfall throughout the Canary Islands on Wednesday (9 April), prompting Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) to issue an amber alert.
AEMET spokesperson Rubén del Campo said: “The danger is significant. Stay away from ravines even if they are dry.
“The first few days of Easter 2025 are shaping up to be unstable due to the presence of Storm Olivier, which will bring heavy rain to the Canary Islands before then.
“This will bring a rainy first weekend of Easter to many areas of our country, especially in the south and west.”
Tenerife activated its Island Emergency Plan, banning the use of forest trails, recreational areas and campsites on the island.
Trails in Teide National Park, including those that provide access to canyoning activities, have also been closed. Emergency measures remain in place on Tenerife, local news reports.
The amber alert has since been downgraded to yellow, with the yellow alert in place until 20:00 local time this evening. Rain showers are forecast throughout the Canary Islands for the rest of the day.
Conditions are set to improve on Friday (11 April), although thunderstorms and light rain showers have been forecast by AEMET.
Airports in the Canary Islands remain open and appear to be operating normally.
Storm Olivier comes one week after Storm Nuria brought hurricane-force winds to the Canary Islands.
