Rain pre-alert in La Palma from tomorrow

The Government of the Canary Islands activates the alert due to forecasts of rainfall that could exceed 15 mm/hour, especially in the south of the island.

Prealerta Lluvia La Palma

Gobierno de Canarias · 2026-11-05

The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General of Emergencies, has declared a pre-alert for rain on the island of La Palma from 00:00 hours this Thursday, November 6.

This decision has been made based on information provided by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and other available sources, in application of the Specific Emergency Plan of the Canary Islands for Risks of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).
Rainfall is expected to be heavy on the island, with intensities that could exceed 15 millimeters per hour. Areas most likely to be affected are the entire southern half of the island, especially the slopes facing south and west.
The Directorate General of Emergencies urges the public to follow the self-protection advice available on its website.
Based on information from the official source: Gobierno de Canarias — Portal de Noticias (05/11/2026)