CMTV Journalist Shows Completely Flooded Houses and Outdoor Areas in Coimbra

CMTV and Correio da Manhã journalist Diogo Carreira used an umbrella to demonstrate the water level to viewers.

Coimbra under threat of "century flood". Risk extends to Lisbon, Setúbal and the West

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 face a "century flood" with 9000 people forced to leave their homes in the city centre

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.

Flood breaches dyke, forcing evacuations and closure of the A1 in Coimbra

The volume of water necessitated the evacuation of nearly three thousand people. The country's main motorway was closed after the dyke gave way to the force of the water. Evacuated residents are not expected to return home until Saturday, according to the mayor.

Dike in Coimbra burst

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.

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Roads and railway cut off in Baixo Mondego due to river rise

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.

Populations on the banks of the Ceira in Coimbra concerned about flooding

This is the second flood recorded in the Ceira river in a week.

"Nothing" indicates that the dam "is about to burst" but these images of the Mondego are frightening Coimbra

From north to south of the country, river flows are very high. In Coimbra, there is a dam at risk of bursting, but the flow of the Mondego has not yet reached its maximum limit. Residents living near the banks may need to be evacuated to safe areas.

Young farmer 'saved' 500 tonnes of rice from rising waters in Montemor-o-Velho

The village of Ereira risks being cut off by late Tuesday afternoon.

Soure prepares to face inclement weather and flooding

The strategy adopted has been one of preparation, “particularly for the peaks expected on Thursday”.

Soure prepares to face severe weather and flooding

Soure's mayor, Rui Fernandes, said today that the municipality is preparing for the bad weather expected in the coming days, with the prospect of floods, and that marines are even present in the area.

Closure of the A14 between Montemor-o-Velho and Figueira da Foz due to flooding puts pressure on villages

In addition to the A14 closure, the old National Road (EN) 111 has also been closed to traffic for several days.

Despite the rain, the Ceira River did not flood Cabouco again

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.

Anxiety as people wait to see whether the village of Ereira will once again become an island: fields near the River Mondego are "completely saturated"

From Montemor-o-Velho, journalist João Bizarro provides an update on the River Mondego following the heavy rain over the past few hours.

"We are in the prevention and monitoring phase." Storm causes floods and inundates homes in Soure

Heavy rain over the past few hours has caused several floods and inundated homes in Soure, in the district of Coimbra. Commander João Paulo Contente provides an update on the situation.

After winds of 208 km/h, Soure prepares for flooding: 'We'll need a miracle'

Coimbra: Civil Protection delivers 'message of reassurance' but remains on alert

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”.

On the banks of the Mondego, people fear for their lives. 'My son asks me not to let him die in his sleep'

Juliana and her husband take turns sleeping and keep the window open even when it rains so they do not miss an evacuation order. Tiago is worried about his grandparents, who will have to sleep in a motorhome. António is in a 'difficult dilemma': 'Here we have the floods; we flee to the hills and the fires and storms come, and there we are not safe either.'

Mondego Valley faces risk of flooding

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.

Coimbra and Montemor-o-Velho warn of flooding during the early hours

The municipal government of Montemor-o-Velho warned on social media to 'exercise the utmost caution' and said that 'it is important to adopt self-protection and prevention measures'.

02:00 — Coimbra on alert. Civil Protection on standby for possible flooding

At 02:00, Coimbra was placed on alert. Civil Protection teams are taking preventative measures and are on standby to respond to any potential flooding.

“Possible situation of evacuation in Coimbra”

Coimbra is at risk of severe flooding as a result of rising river levels. The alert has gone out this afternoon, and communities are all being ‘kept informed’. Coimbra mayor The post “Possible situation of evacuation in Coimbra” appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Water levels in the Mondego 'stable and under control'

The most recent road closed to traffic in the municipality of Montemor-o-Velho due to flooding is the Centro Náutico bypass, which leads to Formoselha just after the bridge over the Mondego.