British tourists in Tenerife have been cutting their holidays short and booking early flights home after Storm Therese battered the Canary Islands. The unexpected storm brought heavy rain, winds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph), and even snowfall at high altitudes, catching many holidaymakers off guard.
Videos on TikTok show frustrated visitors describing the weather as 'brutal' and their trips as 'ruined'. One user, known as Gazza, said: 'Come here every year and this is the first bad downpour experience.' Another commented: 'I was there last week and got an early flight home.'
Authorities confirmed the storm was among the most devastating to hit the archipelago in over a decade. However, conditions are now improving, with forecasts predicting sunny spells and temperatures up to 26°C. Some visitors reported a marked improvement, with one saying: 'It's sunny now.'
Despite the disruption, not all experiences were negative. One holidaymaker said: 'Here at the moment and not that bad. People need to chill out.' Another added: 'Still rather be there than here. It's the getting away that matters.'
