Around 211,000 customers were still without power at 06:00

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Around 211,000 customers were still without power at 06:00

Around 211,000 E-Redes customers remained without electricity at 06:00 in mainland Portugal, most of them in the Leiria area, following Depression Kristin in the early hours of Wednesday. Compared with the update issued by E-Redes on Friday at 22:00 (mainland Portugal time), there are now 23,000 more customers with power. Do ...

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Storm Kristin

Storm Kristin was a named Atlantic storm that struck Portugal in late 2024, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds (gusts exceeding 100 km/h in some areas), and significant coastal wave action. The storm caused widespread flooding, roof collapses, fallen trees, and power outages across several districts.

IPMA issued orange and red warnings for affected regions, and ANEPC activated emergency response plans. The impact was particularly severe in flood-prone areas of the Lisbon metropolitan area and the Tagus and Mondego river basins, where drainage systems were overwhelmed.

Storm Kristin highlighted recurring vulnerabilities in Portugal's infrastructure during extreme weather events — including urban drainage capacity, riverbank management, and the need for updated emergency response coordination. Residents in storm-affected areas were advised to follow civil protection guidance, avoid coastal zones and riverbanks, and report damage through municipal services.

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