Arruda dos Vinhos estimates 20 million euros to rebuild roads

The municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos faces extensive damage to its road network following severe storms, with the mayor, Carlos Alves, estimating reconstruction costs at approximately 22 million euros. Residents in affected areas like Lapão remain displaced due to landslides and destroyed infrastructure, while local authorities call for urgent financial support from the central government. A new crowdfunding platform has also been launched to support collective reconstruction projects in the region.