Granadilla

Recent news highlights two distinct events impacting the Canary Islands. Tenerife is preparing for an "unprecedented operation" to receive the MV Hondius, a cruise ship arriving from Argentina with passengers and crew affected by hantavirus. This involves extensive preparations for assessment and repatriation. Meanwhile, Gran Canaria experienced significant disruptions due to the storm 'Therese'. Intense rainfall led to yellow alerts, with preventative evacuations in the municipalities of Agaete due to rising dam levels. The storm also caused flight cancellations and landslides across the islands. These events underscore the region's vulnerability to both health emergencies and extreme weather phenomena, requiring significant emergency response and preparedness.