Vila Real, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Chaves.
The presidential candidate has said he wants to distance himself from traditional campaigning following the bad weather, but the campaign nevertheless came to him.
In Chaves, the presidential candidate did not respond to Eanes's endorsement of Seguro but spoke of 'pressure' from the 'system of interests', and asked the prime minister to retract the condolence statement in which he 'gave the impression that the responsibility for the people who died lies with them'.
The presidential candidate has said he wants to move away from a traditional campaign after the bad weather, but the campaign ultimately came to him.
The municipality of Chaves is on red alert due to forecasts of strong winds and persistent, heavy rainfall in the coming hours.
The mayor said that, at this stage, there are no buildings or commercial establishments “at risk”.
The Tâmega River overflowed its banks today in the town of Chaves, where some streets and access routes were closed and residents and shopkeepers were advised to safeguard their belongings, the mayor said.
A red warning from IPMA has led to the closure of schools in seven municipalities of the Vila Real district.
