Tenerife has been covered in snow as Storm Therese continues to hit the UK holiday hotspot ahead of the Easter holidays.<\/p>\n
The Canary Islands are on orange alert after several days of torrential rain and strong winds, with the wild weather forecast to continue for at least the next five days. <\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsign up for Sun<\/span> Newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThank you!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Shocking footage captured by surprised tourists shows a white mountain peak in Teide National Park. <\/p>\n The video pans around, showing rocks and greenery hitting the ice. <\/p>\n Other video footage shows people braving freezing conditions and hiking through snow. <\/p>\n Significant snowfall is still expected above 1,800\u20132,000 metres.<\/p>\n storm surge<\/p>\n Emergency declared as British holiday island destroyed by 60mph storm<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n shake the island<\/p>\n Mag 4.1 earthquake rocks British holiday island, locals describe beds shaking<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n At least seven flights were canceled or diverted in the Canary Islands on Thursday due to bad weather, leaving thousands stranded after 36 flights were canceled yesterday.<\/p>\n Active weather warnings have been issued for the Canary Islands since Wednesday for heavy rain, storms, flooding, wind and high waves.<\/p>\n Just weeks before the Easter holiday, wind gusts have exceeded 74 mph, with many roads being closed for safety due to snowfall and rain. <\/p>\n El Mundo reported that Hurricane Therese has caused heavy rainfall in the area, causing flash floods and landslides. <\/p>\n The State Meteorological Agency (MET) issued a warning through social media. <\/p>\n The agency said some areas could see more than a year of rain. <\/p>\n More than three inches of rain per square meter is expected across the Canary Islands on Thursday, with peaks and areas to the east, south and west of Gran Canaria under orange alert. <\/p>\n And the islands west of La Palma and El Hierro remain under orange alert for coastal incidents with waves of five to six metres.<\/p>\n In response, the Canary Islands government’s Department of Social Welfare, Equality, Youth, Children and Families closed some nursery schools and day care centers on Thursday, according to Europa Press.<\/p>\n Preschool closures in Gran Canaria and Tenerife will also be extended until Friday. <\/p>\n Only one school on the island of La Palma will remain closed. <\/p>\n Other community services, including centers for the elderly, will also remain closed for the safety of residents.<\/p>\n On mainland Spain, Andalusia has also been placed under orange alert for rough seas along the Granada coast. <\/p>\n Waves reached three and four meters high near Almer\u00eda and in the western part of the region. <\/p>\n The provinces of Almeria, Cadiz and M\u00e1laga have also been placed under yellow alert for winds up to 80 kilometers per hour.<\/p>\n The alert comes after local authorities in Tenerife activated the island emergency plan on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n Safety measures included road closures, restrictions on hiking in some areas, closure of Teide National Park due to snow, and suspension of all outdoor programs.<\/p>\n The decision was taken after forecasts of hazardous conditions \u2013 particularly in exposed and mountainous areas.<\/p>\n Bolivia’s president, Rosa Davila, urged “maximum caution”.<\/p>\n He said: “As of 3pm today, the island emergency response system has been activated to prepare for an adverse event.” <\/span><\/span>Season <\/span>\u201cWhich will affect Tenerife in the coming days.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Tenerife has been covered in snow as Storm Therese continues to hit the UK holiday hotspot ahead of the Easter holidays. 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