Deep breath: Portugal goes into new “considerably severe hot weather episode”
Very high temperatures expected until August 6 A “hot weather episode”, forecast for between today and Wednesday in mainland Portugal, is expected to be “considerably severe” due to its duration
“Worst yet to come. Heat could reach 45ºC”
Fires in north and centre continue to ravage northern Portugal Fires are still blazing in northern Portugal. Between Monday and yesterday, more than 15,000 hectares of forestlands were burnt black,
Hot weather warning extended to 6pm Tuesday in some districts
Current ‘yellow warning’ is lowest level of meteorological risk table Portugal’s sweltering weather will be continuing for some days yet, with IPMA (sea and atmosphere institute) extending its ‘yellow warning’
Another scorcher on way: temperatures exceeding 40ºC over weekend
Heat returns from Thursday Another scorcher is on its way for mainland Portugal. Starting from Thursday, temperatures are set to rise exceeding 40ºC in certain regions (particularly inland). IPMA sea
Galp takes fall for 284 excess deaths in June heatwave
Deaths were in main in people over age of 85 Portugal’s energy giant GALP has been made to take the fall today for the 284 excess deaths during the stultifying
Algarve sea temperatures climbing, up to 26ºC this weekend
Perfect for a dip Beachgoers in the Algarve are in for a treat this weekend, as last week’s scorching temperatures make way for milder summer weather and warmer seas. According
Excessive heat “killed 227 in four days”
40º heat proved fatal for health compromised seniors In what are becoming increasingly sensationalist headlines over summer temperatures, Correio da Manhã today announces that the excessive heat experienced in Portugal
Heatwave grips Portugal: five districts under orange alert, 40 municipalities at maximum fire risk
Scorching weather triggers heatwave warnings and wildfire alerts across Portugal Temperatures remain scorching hot across Portugal this Wednesday, with five districts placed under orange weather warnings and nearly 40 municipalities
Hottest region in Portugal registered 46.6º on Saturday
…. But don’t blame it all on climate change! Yes, it is ‘ridiculously hot’: but it cannot be totally blamed on climate change. Portugal has always had heatwaves and hot
Maximum fire alert issued for parts of Algarve and Centre
Portugal braces for surge in wildfire danger as temperatures climb Parts of Portugal’s Centre and Algarve regions are under maximum fire alert today (June 27), with authorities warning that the