Two families rescued from houses partially submerged by floods in Santarém
The incident occurred after the rise in the flow of the Tagus River during the early hours of the morning.

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The incident occurred after the rise in the flow of the Tagus River during the early hours of the morning.

Clarisse Campos, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal, expressed a sense of hope and community resilience in the aftermath of the recent floods that devastated the municipality. In an interview with CNN Portugal, she emphasized the collective desire to rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.

In the past ten days, Observador has deployed an unprecedented number of reporters to cover the impact of severe storms and floods across Portugal. These events have led to historic flooding in multiple rivers, raising concerns about their classification as '100-year floods'. The situation remains critical as more rainfall is expected, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by affected communities.

The aftermath of the severe flooding caused by the storm Leonardo has left a trail of destruction across the Iberian Peninsula, particularly affecting Portugal and Spain. Thousands have been displaced, and the situation remains critical as emergency services work to address the ongoing concerns of public safety and well-being in the affected areas.

The Special Emergency Plan for Floods in the Tagus Basin has been in force since Saturday at the blue alert level.
