Ana Abrunhosa, president of the Coimbra Municipal Chamber, publicly reprimanded the Minister of Agriculture and the Sea, José Manuel Fernandes, after he spoke to journalists at a flood site before meeting local mayors, multiple outlets report. The confrontation came during a visit to works on the dyke of the Mondego River, with Abrunhosa saying ministers should speak to local authorities first. The episode highlights local frustration with the central government's handling of flood response and coordination with municipalities. Coimbra residents and those in affected towns should follow municipal civil protection updates and local council communications.