The President of the Republic visited Figueira da Foz alongside the mayor, Pedro Santana Lopes, after Storm Kristin passed through.
"It is the first major case of an urban catastrophe of this scale": Marcelo monitors the situation in Figueira da Foz
Saturday, 31 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Storm Kristin is a named storm that recently hit parts of Portugal, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that caused roof collapses, flooding and other damage. Local authorities have issued safety warnings and emergency responses; residents should follow civil protection advice, avoid damaged buildings and stay away from flooded areas.
