Storm Kristin left a trail of destruction across the country, particularly affecting the Centre region, notably Leiria and Figueira da Foz. In the past six hours, around 650 incidents were recorded, mainly fallen trees and structures such as election campaign billboards.
"There are many fallen trees, many billboards blown onto houses": Civil Protection recorded 650 incidents in six hours
Wednesday, 28 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.
