Downpours in Lisbon cause leaks in parliament
The beautiful building housing Portugal’s parliament is, like so many others in the country, not immune to winter downpours. Today’s, affecting the capital and other regions of the country, saw
Algarve under yellow weather warning this Thursday
Due to heavy rain, the district of Faro will be under a yellow warning between 12h00 and 18h00. Faro, Lisbon, Setúbal, Évora, Beja and Portalegre will be under yellow warning
Cold wave to hit mainland Portugal
Temperatures due to drop several degrees Portugal’s ‘Verão de São Martinho’ (Summer of Saint Martin), a period of summer-like weather which usually occurs around this time of year, seems to
More bad weather expected this Saturday in Portugal
Portugal is expecting bad weather this Saturday due to the passage of the Domingos depression. Meteorologists from Portugal’s Sea and Atmosphere Institute (IPMA) are predicting strong winds, heavy rain, and
Parks closed in Porto, public advised to avoid areas with trees due to gales
Porto’s municipal police and civil protection are calling on the public to avoid areas with trees in the city, as the council has decided to close all urban parks. “Anyone
More than 40 incidents on mainland since midnight as weather worsens
More than 40 incidents due to bad weather in mainland Portugal have been recorded on the website of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority ANEPC since 00.00 hours today.
Civil defence warns of flooding risk over weekend
Portugal’s civil defence officials have warned of the possibility of flooding due to an expected worsening of the weather situation over the weekend, starting on Friday afternoon, with a special
Algarve hit the hardest by Storm Bernard
Over 400 bad weather-related incidents were reported across Portugal yesterday due to Storm Bernard, with over 300 being reported in the Algarve. Portugal’s Civil Protection Commander, José Costa, told
Bernard brings heaving rain and strong wind
Following Aline, the storm reaches Southern Portugal on Sunday. After depression Aline, a new storm is expected to reach mainland Portugal on Sunday, October 22, according to forecasts released by
Aline causes widespread flooding and incidents, but no victims this far
Depression Aline has caused widespread incidents throughout mainland territory: trees blown down; branches blown off, damaging parked cars; roof tiles sent flying; flooding particularly, but up till now there appear