Mainland Portugal is expected to experience heavy and persistent rainfall on both Tuesday and Wednesday, caused by an air mass exhibiting tropical characteristics. This weather pattern will bring prolonged periods of intense rain. Additionally, a new storm system named Nils is approaching, which significantly raises the risk of flooding in riverside areas and increases the likelihood of landslides across multiple regions throughout the country.
The Portuguese authorities have issued a serious warning that a river dyke located in the Coimbra district—Coimbra being the fourth largest city in Portugal—is currently at a very high risk of collapsing. This dangerous situation is due to the enormous volume of water that the Mondego River, which flows through central Portugal, is carrying at…
As of 12:00 GMT on Wednesday, 83,000 E-Redes customers were still without electricity. Of these, 81,000 are in the most affected areas: 59,000 in Leiria, 14,000 in Santarém, 5,000 in Castelo Branco, and 3,000 in Coimbra.
A dyke located on the right bank of the River Mondego burst this afternoon in Coimbra, specifically near the A1 viaduct, causing significant disruption. As a result of the breach, the motorway had to be closed in both directions between kilometres 189 and 198 to ensure public safety and allow emergency services to respond effectively….
The National Commander of Civil Protection has urged the public to act with caution and to adopt safe behaviour, warning that carelessness could lead to further loss of life. Speaking during an early afternoon situation briefing, Mário Silvestre cautioned that weather conditions are expected to deteriorate further over the coming hours. According to the official,…
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa traveled to Alcácer do Sal to personally assess the conditions on the ground following the recent severe weather events. The intense weather has caused extensive flooding, leaving the entire town centre completely submerged underwater. During his visit, the President was accompanied by the Mayor of Alcácer do Sal, Clarisse Campos. He…
