“E-Redes has done as much as it can in a very difficult situation,” said the Minister for the Environment and Energy, when confronted by journalists about the delay in restoring electricity to areas affected by Storm Kristin. This morning, 161,000 customers still had no access to electricity, 110,000 of these customers concentrated in Leiria. The minister ...
"E-Redes has done as much as it can in a very difficult situation," says minister
Monday, 2 February 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.
