Weather warning: Authorities say cold “might increase spread of respiratory viruses”
Portugal’s health board DGS has launched a warning over the effect of the plunging temperatures these coming days, saying that the cold “might increase the spread of respiratory viruses, such
INEM launches checklist following health alert as temperatures plummet
It’s going to get very cold in the next few days, so while hospitals prepare for the likely influx of emergencies, INEM has launched a checklist of tips to keep
Nationwide weather warning
A national warning advising people throughout Portugal to take special care when out and about tonight (November 27) and tomorrow has been launched by Portugal’s Civil Protection Authority (ANPC). Heavy
Traffic misery as rain and wind beat down on Lisbon
Scores of road accidents, widespread flooding and endless traffic misery has been the consequence of the horrendous weather conditions currently bearing down on Lisbon. In the space of less than
Weekend: Warm weather continues as clocks go back for winter
No one will be thinking about winter as the clocks go back this weekend. The exceptional weather that has been shining down on the continent is set to continue with
Weekend weather: Back to summer from Sunday!
After being given an early taste of winter, Portugal is set to enjoy warmer temperatures and clearer skies from Sunday. IPMA warns there may still be some wind and rain
Civil protection launches national weather warning
People across Portugal are advised to take special heed to weather forecasts as heavy rain, strong winds and floods are predicted for the rest of the day today (October 9)
Fifth rainiest September since 1931
Last month has been declared the fifth rainiest September since 1931 by the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). In its weather bulletin for last month, the institute described
Weekend weather: Goodbye to October’s balmy Indian summer
Hopes that October’s balmy Indian summer might continue over the weekend have been dashed by weatherman who predict that temperatures will drop by 2ºC-6ºC throughout Portugal, with the Algarve (as
Heatwave: six districts on alert
Today (Monday) and tomorrow six districts are on yellow alert due to ongoing high temperatures. IPMA – the institute of sea and atmosphere – sounded the warning for Braga, Vila