Latest news and stories about cleanup in Portugal for expats and residents.
At a time when the country is still assessing the damage from Storm Kristin, the effects of the bad weather will continue to dominate attention, as will repair and cleanup efforts to allow a gradual return to normality. There are also new figures from the Bank of Portugal and the market's reaction to those figures.
The worsening weather caused the flow of the River Sado in Alcácer do Sal to rise rapidly. Despite this, the situation appears to be under control and clean-up work is under way.
In Alcácer do Sal, residents are preparing for the return of bad weather in the coming hours.
The 'Clean Leiria' operation begins this Saturday; volunteers are asked to bring gloves, spades, brooms and other tools.
Marinha Grande receives additional operational personnel to assist with clean-up after damage caused by the bad weather.
The Mayor of Leiria, Gonçalo Lopes, says today will be a day of cleaning in the city, but admits that electricity may still take time to be restored.
