Latest news and stories about severe weather in daily life in Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Miguel Torga Higher Institute (ISMT) is providing free psychological support to the population of the Coimbra region affected by the bad weather through the 'APOIOTORGA' program, aiming to assist in the phase of returning to routine.
Laura Lemos, one of the project coordinators, points out that difficulty in emotional management 'can appear weeks or even months after' the events
For two weeks, restaurants and shops in Coimbra have had no customers and many have closed after flooding. Owners attempted ad-hoc salvage measures, raising appliances onto chairs and other structures to protect equipment from water. The disruption has halted normal commercial activity and risks prolonged economic strain for small businesses, highlighting the immediate need for coordinated recovery support and assessments of flood resilience for local storefronts.
In the early afternoon, the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority reiterated the possibility of an evacuation in Coimbra city centre, despite the situation being “a little more stable”. We are providing live updates on the evolving weather situation here.
CMTV and Correio da Manhã journalist Diogo Carreira used an umbrella to demonstrate the water level to viewers.
In the early afternoon, the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority reiterated the possibility of an evacuation in Coimbra city centre, despite the situation being “a little more stable”. We are providing live updates on the evolving weather situation here.
The controlled discharge from the Aguieira Dam has raised the Mondego’s level and increased the likelihood of a centennial-level flood in central Coimbra. Several railway links and roads are already affected, with transport disruptions and infrastructure at risk. Local authorities and emergency services are monitoring the river closely, issuing advisories and managing responses; residents and travellers are advised to follow minute-by-minute updates as flood forecasts and dam releases evolve. The situation poses short-term travel, safety and logistical challenges and will require coordinated emergency and transport management if levels continue to rise.
Coimbra may experience a “centennial flood” this Friday due to the rising flow of the Mondego River.
The city centre of Coimbra is on alert. Ana Abrunhosa assured that, if the flood peak is confirmed, they are prepared to evacuate more people from their homes. Additionally, there is a new update from Civil Protection.
The Coimbra City Council is preparing to evacuate an additional nine thousand people, mainly in the urban area, if the scenario of a centennial flood is confirmed on Friday, the municipality's president stated today.
The situation in Baixo Mondego has led to an emergency operation that anticipated the evacuation of around 3,500 people from riverside areas in the municipalities of Coimbra, Soure, and Montemor-o-Velho.
In Coimbra, local authorities have evacuated three thousand residents due to the imminent risk of dyke collapse, as persistent rain is expected in the North and Centre regions of Portugal. This article provides real-time updates on the weather conditions affecting the area.
The mayor of Coimbra calls for animals, cars and other belongings to be removed from areas at risk of flooding. Meanwhile, INEM acknowledges failures in pre-hospital emergency response.
José Pimenta Machado, president of the APA, explains what the biggest concerns are at this time as new storms approach.
Authorities feared in the early hours of today that the Ceira River, a tributary of the Mondego, would flood the locality of Cabouco on the outskirts of Coimbra, but the worst predictions did not materialise.
The municipality of Coimbra will open public spaces from 6am to accommodate people evacuated if flooding occurs, with authorities preparing emergency shelters and support.
The mayor emphasised that continuous monitoring is being carried out.
In Coimbra, there are serious concerns because of the flooding. In an interview with RTP, the sub-regional commander of Coimbra's Civil Protection sought to convey “a message of reassurance”.
After the wind, it will be the rain that causes damage across the country. The Mondego Valley and Coimbra are likely to experience flooding from the early hours of Monday.