The dyke separating the Mondego River from its banks collapsed around 6:30 PM near the A1. Experts warn that an additional dam should be built to control the flow and prevent flooding.
How does the dyke that collapsed on the Mondego work?
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- Part of the pavement of the A1 motorway collapsed near the Mondego River12:42am, 12 Feb 2026 • RTP Notícias
- Part of the A1 collapsed in Coimbra where the dyke burst11:48pm, 11 Feb 2026 • CNN Portugal
- Viaduct on the A1 collapsed in the area where the dam on the Mondego failed11:46pm, 11 Feb 2026 • Expresso
- Part of the A1 motorway pavement collapsed11:21pm, 11 Feb 2026 • RTP Notícias
- Part of the A1 collapses in the dyke area near the Mondego River in Coimbra11:18pm, 11 Feb 2026 • Correio da Manhã
