Latest news and stories about beach closures in Portugal for expats and residents.
These three districts return to an orange warning between 03:00 and 18:00 on Saturday, according to the institute.
High pollution levels and the associated risk to public health are at issue. The beach was closed 18 times during the last bathing season.
IPMA forecasts rain, snow, strong winds and rough seas as effects of low-pressure system Ingrid crossing mainland Portugal, and has issued several warnings.
Schools will be closed in Vila Real, Braga, Viseu and Guarda this Friday. In Sintra, monuments will be closed and the beaches Praia Grande and Azenhas do Mar will be off-limits.
The latest victim is a 39-year-old man who was reportedly surfing. Two people are hospitalised; one is a 12-year-old child who lost both legs and is in critical condition.
