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Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, was present at the anniversary ceremony, as was the mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa.
The Minister of Internal Administration stated he wants to strengthen the participation of firefighters in the national structure.
The Coimbra Fire Brigade was mobilised to combat the flames.
The regulator instructs the ULS of Coimbra to ensure that patients' rights to adequate care are respected.
The coming hours will be crucial for those living in the lower area of Coimbra. Despite the night being “stable”, authorities maintain the highest alert level for the Mondego basin, in light of the threat of the “century flood” predicted by the municipality.
The population of Coimbra spent the night on edge, anticipating the worst. The mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa, has urged residents in low-lying areas of the city to prepare for possible evacuations, given forecasts predicting a flood like never seen before.
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.
The situation is becoming increasingly critical in Coimbra. The risk of major flooding in the city centre has intensified. We are providing live updates on the evolving weather situation.
Coimbra may experience a “centennial flood” this Friday due to the rising flow of the Mondego River.
The mayor states that a “very large peak” is expected around 3 PM this Friday, but the flood could be confirmed by morning. Classes have been cancelled in the municipality.
Ana Abrunhosa warns residents about the possibility of a “centennial” flood.
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.
A centennial flood is one that has a 1 in 100 chance of occurring in a year (not a flood that happens once every 100 years).
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.
A woman is staying at someone else's house to avoid being alone in case she has to leave the village of Taveiro in Coimbra immediately.
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.
Home News Dike in Coimbra burst Dike in Coimbra burst The right bank of the River Mondego, in Casais, Coimbra, burst this afternoon, next to the A1 viaduct, the president of the Mondego Valley Farmers' Association told Lusa.
Flooding of the Mondego River will also necessitate the closure of several schools in the municipality.
The flooding of the Mondego has left roads submerged between Coimbra and Montemor-o-Velho and has forced the suspension of the North Line in the Alfarelos area. Civil Protection warns of saturated soils and urges caution due to the risk of further flooding.
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.