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Mallorca security for solar eclipse

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Authorities in Mallorca are implementing extensive security measures to manage large crowds expected for a total solar eclipse on August 12. To ensure safety and prevent chaos, police will establish checkpoints and close parking lots at popular viewing locations. Access to the Tramuntana mountains and southern coastal areas will be restricted to residents, public transit users, and guests with confirmed reservations. In anticipation of the event, which is expected to draw up to 1.5 million additional travelers to Spain, officials have declared a state of emergency on the island of Mallorca. The Spanish military’s ‘Palma 47’ regiment is scheduled to conduct foot and vehicle patrols from August 10 to 14 to support official surveillance, monitor roads, and prevent forest fires. Nationwide, approximately 33,600 personnel from the National Police and Guardia Civil will be mobilized. In Mallorca, specific roads such as the Ma-10 will face restrictions. Emergency services, including helicopters, drones, and maritime services, will remain on standby to monitor the archipelago during the event. The Spanish Ministry of Defense is deploying a tactical unit from the ‘Palma 47’ regiment specifically to patrol the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains. Beyond security and crowd control, a state of alarm has been declared due to heightened forest fire risks. While the astronomical event is expected to provide a significant economic boost—with estimates suggesting it could generate 421 million euros in additional economic activity for Spain—the surge in demand has led to widespread hotel and restaurant bookings, with some areas experiencing extreme price increases.

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