Portugal Environment News

Storm Claudia Swamps Greater Lisbon: Two Dead, 20,000 Lose Power
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Madeira’s storm alert now runs until 18:00 Saturday; 4-m swells and 90-km/h gusts have halted ferries and cruises. Recheck bookings and avoid cliffs for now.

Storm Claudia lashes Portugal, flooding the Lisbon region, killing two, causing 918 incidents and leaving 20,000 without power. More rain forecast—check alerts.

Storm Cláudia shears the roof from Lisbon’s Santa Apolónia; trains run on schedule, but the east car park stays closed—check detour updates before you travel.

Atlantic swells cancel the Madeira–Porto Santo ferry this Thursday. Check Friday sailing times, rebooking contacts, plus weekend weather forecast for Portugal.

Kariba’s 1,900-km journey will bring Europe’s first elephant sanctuary to Portugal’s Alentejo in 2026—discover how cork country turns into a pachyderm haven.

Carris Metropolitana hits record ridership as Lisbon, Portugal, expands routes, adds electric buses and keeps fares frozen through 2025—good news for commuters.

Yellow alert brings gales, rough seas and possible flight delays in the Azores tonight. Monitor airline and ferry updates and avoid coastal roads until dawn.

Algarve reservoirs now 67% full, easing drought fears and securing holiday water supply. See planned desalination, pipelines and reuse projects ahead.

A judge keeps Portugal’s €222 M Pisão dam project on hold, raising drought fears, budget overruns and political tension for Alentejo councils. See next steps.

Canadian pension fund sells 5.2% stake in EDP for €815m. Find out what the exit means for Portuguese electricity bills, dividends and 2030 climate goals.

Police raids probe alleged corruption in Nazaré’s 40-year coastal lease, raising fears of delays for holiday cottages and jobs. Read the latest updates.

Global coffee prices jumped 30%, pushing supermarket packs up 24% and Lisbon café shots toward €1.50. Discover why Portugal’s daily espresso ritual now costs more.

