Leiria Hospital treats over 150 for injuries suffered in Storm Kristin clean-up
Leiria’s Santo André Hospital has treated no less than 545 people with trauma injuries due to accidents related to Storm Kristin – including over 150 in the cleaning and reconstruction
Situation of Calamity extended to February 8
The extraordinary Council of Ministers ended early this afternoon with the prime minister announcing a raft of measures – including the extension, to February 8, of the ‘situation of calamity’
Roughly 167,000 households still without electricity/ water
With roughly 167,000 households still without power in the centre, the mayor of Marinha Grande – another area catastrophically battered by Storm Kristin last Wednesday – is calling for a
Algarve sends generators and expertise to storm-devastated centre
Last night the Algarve mobilised to send heavy-duty generators and technical expertise up to storm-ravaged areas in the centre of the country. In a statement, local Civil Protection says the
Damage control: Council of Ministers takes place against backdrop of criticism over government’s (lack of) storm preparedness
With government ministers discussing ‘next steps’ in the country’s response to ‘untold damages’ wreaked in the north and centre by Storm Kristin, commentators have not held back. Editorials have been
More rain forecast this week in mainland Portugal, especially in storm-hit regions
The national meteorological institute (IPMA) is forecasting a prolonged period of rain this week across mainland Portugal, with the heaviest impact expected in the north and centre, areas already affected
Extraordinary Council of Ministers to meet tomorrow to discuss catastrophic situation in various municipalities
The government has announced an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers for tomorrow, to discuss prolonging the ‘state of calamity’ declared over more than 60 municipalities in the wake
Very complicated week ahead – with a lot of rain, particularly in storm ravaged areas
With a degree of criticism now being aired by television commentators, the minister for interior administration, Maria Lúcia Amaral, finally faced media cameras and microphones early evening to stress warnings
Minister concedes damages caused by Kristin “far greater than recent wildfires”
Minister for economy and territorial cohesion, Castro Almeida, admitted today that damage caused by Storm Kristin is “significantly greater” than the losses recorded in the wildfires of 2024 or 2025.
Health authority warns against using tap water in areas worst affected by Storm Kristin
Portugal’s Directorate-General of Health (DGS) is urging the public in areas affected severely by Storm Kristin to avoid using tap water for drinking, brushing teeth and washing food, warning of