Residents Brace for Flood Alerts and Delays as Heavy Rain Hits Portugal
Expect 9–15 Feb heavy rain in North & Centre Portugal. Prepare for flood risks, travel slowdowns & flight diversions—stay alert via the Proteção Civil app.
Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Expect 9–15 Feb heavy rain in North & Centre Portugal. Prepare for flood risks, travel slowdowns & flight diversions—stay alert via the Proteção Civil app.
Lisbon faces an orange storm alert—learn how to secure your home, find open shelters, navigate transport delays and streamline insurance claims process.
IPMA issues warnings for Storm Leonardo in Portugal: torrential rain, 95 km/h gusts and 6 m waves. Expect floods, travel delays and power cuts—prepare now.
High seas up to 14 m and snow down to 600 m will disrupt travel, fishing and deliveries across Portugal. Keep phones charged, document damage and file insurance claims within 8 days to stay protected.
Alvaiázere’s volunteer firefighters are exhausted after Storm Kristin. Discover why aid lagged, perks for new volunteers, and how residents can fortify homes.
IPMA issues orange alert for mainland Portugal: heavy rain, mountain snow and 6m Atlantic waves until 7 Feb. Find affected districts and learn how to prepare.
After Storm Kristin blackouts, Leiria sees fatal carbon monoxide poisoning from indoor generators. Follow 3 golden rules—outdoors only, 6m clearance & CO alarms.
Storm Kristin has shut Portugal’s southbound A1 between Pombal and Leiria, forcing drivers onto IC2 or A8 detours. Follow live closure updates via Via Verde.
Donate food, hygiene kits and blankets for Storm Kristin relief by 5 Feb. Drop-off in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Faro and Portalegre; IRS tax deductions apply.