Depression Kristin has left roads impassable and thousands of homes without electricity and water. The Government has declared a state of calamity for 60 municipalities as Civil Protection warns of continued flood risk in the coming days. This minute-by-minute report tracks the evolving weather conditions in Portugal and the emergency response, including infrastructure impacts, mobilised resources and short-term forecasts guiding recovery decisions.
Minute-by-minute evolution of the weather in Portugal
Friday, 30 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.
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Other news coverage of this topic
- Storm Kristin: minute-by-minute evolution of the severe weather in Portugal12:16am, 29 Jan 2026 • RTP Notícias
- Who are the victims of Storm Kristin9:28pm, 28 Jan 2026 • Observador
- Storm Kristin entered Portugal through Leiria9:09pm, 28 Jan 2026 • RTP Notícias
- Depression Kristin caused at least five fatalities9:08pm, 28 Jan 2026 • RTP Notícias




