Popular tourist destination the Canary Islands is facing weather warnings for adverse sea conditions, actived by the The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). The warning affects Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Palma, El Hierro, northern Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
The strong gusts of wind yesterday forced the diversion of three flights and the cancellation of two others.
There were also delays in operations at different airports in the Canary Islands.
The most affected airport is currently Tenerfie North, with two flights from Fuerteventura and Madrid diverted to Tenerife South yesterday.
In Tenerife, the wind has been reported as strong, up to 34km/h from the northeast with stronger gusts.
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A plane bound for La Palma had to return to Gran Canaria airport, which caused the cancellation of the flight on the reverse route.
A flight from La Palma to Tenerife North was also cancelled.
AEMET warned of persistent rain and winds of up to 90km in the Canary Islands yesterday.
Waves of up to five metres and occasional downpours are…
