US EditionVideo Shows Storm Claudia's Impact in Portugal as 'Tornado' Devastates Algarve
Storm Claudia caused extreme winds at an Algarve campsite, resulting in one death and dozens injured, prompting extensive rescue efforts by local authorities.
- On Friday, during Storm Claudia, an 85-year-old British woman died at a holiday campsite in southern Portugal.
- Meteorological data show some 119.6 mm of rain fell at Tafalog, Gwent, 80.6mm at Suckley, Worcestershire, and winds reached 63mph at Aberdaron, Gwynedd, and 68mph at Warcop Range, Cumbria.
- Dozens were rescued in Monmouth after the River Monnow burst its banks, and the Environment Agency issued 86 flood warnings and 190 flood alerts by 10am on Saturday.
- Portugal's prime minister Luis Montenegro sent his `heartfelt condolences` to the woman's family, while a regional commander of the Algarve said officials `responded with full commitment and the greatest possible speed` but `serious consequences could not be avoided`.
- The UK Health Security Agency warned of a cold weather warning from Monday as the Environment Agency said flooding will continue throughout the weekend.
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Video shows Storm Claudia's impact in Portugal as 'tornado' devastates Algarve
Footage from a holiday campsite in Albufeira where an 85-year-old British woman was killed shows the extent of the damage caused by the extreme winds, which reached up to 114kmph in Portugal's southern region of Algarve.
An 85-year-old woman from the United Kingdom has died in extreme storms in the tourist coastal town of Albufeira in the Portuguese Algarve. Portuguese media are reporting a possible tornado. Dozens of people have also been injured.
Many areas in the south of the country were placed on orange alert today - Flooding and fallen trees
Damaged buildings, twisted trees, cars with smashed windows: a storm hit Portugal's south coast badly. A person died on a campsite, and numerous injuries were registered.
Storm Claudia has sown floods in its wake in Great Britain on Saturday. In Portugal, one death is deplored. ...
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