Latest news and stories about emergency services in Coimbra, Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
Professionals will work on preventing complications, monitoring, and providing emotional support to those affected.
There is also a second subsidence caused by a landslide. The Lisbon-Porto motorway was closed in both directions late on Wednesday afternoon.
Civil Protection has urged caution to populations in flood risk areas, with the Mondego region being the main concern for authorities. We are providing live updates on the weather situation in Portugal.
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.
Due to the imminent risk of dyke collapse in Coimbra, local authorities decided to evacuate three thousand people from their homes. Support locations have already received 160 individuals. We are providing live updates on the weather conditions in Portugal.
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.
After destructive 208 km/h winds from Storm Kristin, the municipality of Soure faces a second crisis: imminent flooding. Authorities and residents are preparing for rapid inundation, with low-lying areas such as Miragaia in Porto — including the Ribeira — identified as first at risk; local voices say preventing severe damage will require extraordinary measures. The situation highlights compounded hazards for infrastructure and public safety, testing emergency services' capacity and the need for immediate, coordinated flood mitigation and evacuation planning.
