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Portugal Closes All Schools and Non-Essential Services Ahead of a Major Atlantic Storm
- On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Portugal's government declared a state of alert across mainland Portugal, ordering the closure of roughly 8,000 schools and suspending non-essential public services as Storm Charles approached.
- The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere warned of persistent heavy rain and wind gusts reaching 140 kph as Charles moved toward the mainland after striking Madeira on Tuesday with 130 kph winds.
- Aeroportos de Portugal warned of flight restrictions at Lisbon, Faro, and Madeira airports, while UEFA postponed matches and an international technology conference in Lisbon with around 70,000 attendees cancelled events.
- Neves stated, "The country will be put to the test," urging remote work, while Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas defended the closures, saying, "In the face of risk, we must act prudently."
- This severe weather follows hundreds of incidents associated with Storm Bruna, reflecting Lisbon's vulnerability to consecutive storms; as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season nears its end on Nov. 30, officials maintain strict preparedness.
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Portugal cancels 200-plus flights, shuts schools as Storm Charles hits
Airlines cancelled more than 200 flights in and out of Portugal, while schools and hundreds of supermarkets and businesses closed on Wednesday as Storm Charles made landfall, bringing heavy downpours and gale-force winds.
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Portugal canceled more than 200 flights and closed schools and businesses due to storm Charles in Portugal, as rain and wind closed schools, businesses and canceled more than 200 flights. 538 extraordinary events were recorded.
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