State of Alert Declared as Storm Charles Bears Down on Portugal
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The next few days require special attention to the weather conditions. In addition to the depression Bruna, Portugal is preparing for the influence of a new depression system, called Charles, which can significantly worsen the state of time in several regions. According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), the depression Charles should move towards [...]
Charles and Bruna have not left yet: gusts of wind up to 120km/hour, lots of rain and brave sea. Government advises not to leave home. The deaths in the hospital of Portimão. And the Gulf of Montenegro.
IPMA forecasts for mainland Portugal point to heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, wind with gusts that can reach 120 kilometers per hour, and waves with four to five meters on the west coast. Faced with the risks, the population must keep informed through official channels and follow "the recommendations of the authorities".
Warning level red: Heavy rain, heavy storm gusts and meter-high waves could cause problems on Madeira and the Portuguese mainland. Which regions are currently affected.
Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, speaks at a "particularly difficult" moment
Portuguese authorities are warning of flooding, falling trees and power outages, urging residents to seek shelter during heavy rain and winds.
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