Latest news and stories about severe weather 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
The initiative aims to “analyse the flood episodes recently recorded in the Mondego river basin” and promote technical reflection on “flood risk management in Portugal”.
The panel includes, in addition to the Mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa, the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), Pimenta Machado.
Coimbra City Council has accounted for approximately 15.2 million euros in repairs to municipal facilities affected by severe weather and has also highlighted the need for 29.1 million euros in investment for river regulation.
The city council also highlighted the need for dredging and regulation of the Mondego, Ceira, and Dueça rivers.
Coimbra City Council has calculated approximately 15.2 million euros in interventions for municipal facilities affected by bad weather and has also highlighted the need for 29.1 million euros in investment for river regulation. The council estimated a 15.2 million euro impact for repairs to equipment and infrastructure.
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.
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.
Ana Abrunhosa warns residents about the possibility of a “centennial” flood.
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.
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.