Castelo Branco, Portugal
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The President of the Republic travelled to Vila de Rei, in the Castelo Branco district, to observe the Army's work in clearing land following the severe weather.
The President of the Republic is visiting the areas affected by the storms. He is currently in Vila de Rei.
The mayor said that 'it is possible and it is advisable' to consume it directly from the tap.
Around midday, authorities evacuated 12 people from their homes in Vila de Rei.
The local council regrets the inconvenience caused by the cancellation and asks for the understanding of residents, associations, participants and visitors.
The Vila de Rei municipal council has cancelled the 2026 Carnival parade, scheduled for the 15th, following damage caused by Storm Kristin as it passed through the municipality.
Following the passage of Storm Kristin through the municipality, various operations remain under way on the ground.
The President of the Republic visited a local business completely destroyed by the passage of Storm Kristin.
Marcelo said that Vila de Rei exemplifies the 'other Portugal' which was affected.
The Head of State was speaking to journalists in Vila de Rei, in the Castelo Branco district, where he travelled to see firsthand the consequences and damage caused by Storm Kristin.
The municipality urges the public to contact the authorities immediately if they suspect anything and to warn neighbours and family members.
The Vila de Rei council, in the Castelo Branco district, warned residents about the possible presence of scammers in the municipality offering help with fake services.
In the first round of the presidential election, the highest turnout rates were recorded in the neighbouring municipalities of Vila de Rei and Sardoal.
The municipality of Vila de Rei has made a 20-bed unit available to accommodate people who are left without habitable accommodation following Storm Kristin.
