‘Brutal’ rise in the Sado's flow in Alcácer do Sal. Slower fall from 04:00

Water releases at the Aguieira dam. Coimbra to begin preparing for a possible evacuation scenario

Coimbra City Council and University hold debate on floods

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”.

Coimbra prepares for a “100-year flood”

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Civil Protection warns of heavy rainfall with risk of flooding and landslides

According to the commander of Civil Protection, there is a “significant risk of flooding in the Mondego, Tejo, Sorraia, Vouga, Águeda, and Sado rivers” and “the risk of flooding also exists in the Minho, Coura, Lima, Cávado, Ave, Douro, Tâmega, Sousa, Liz, Nabão, and Guadiana rivers.”

From Mondego to Sado. Civil Protection urges caution for populations in flood risk areas

Civil Protection is urging caution for populations in flood risk areas, with the Mondego region being the most concerning for authorities. Here, we provide minute-by-minute updates on the weather conditions in Portugal.

Flood risk increases in several municipalities in the West region

Civil Protection urges the public to stay away from riverbanks due to the high risk of flooding.

Civil Protection warns of heavy rainfall and flood risk across the country

Civil Protection has issued a warning about the risk of flooding throughout the country, affecting both riverside areas and urban zones, in a report made this Tuesday regarding the severe weather that continues to impact the territory. “The main concern is the heavy rainfall,” stated the National Commander of Civil Protection, Mário Silvestre.

Persistent rain and strong winds. Civil Protection warns of flood risk near the country's main rivers

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority warns of a flood risk near the country's main rivers due to persistent rain expected until Wednesday.

High flow of the Douro River may flood the riverside areas and Miragaia

Authorities warn the public about the risk of flooding.

Civil Protection warns of high risk in the Tagus and calls for preventive evacuation of homes

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority warns of river flows in the Tagus that could reach levels not seen since 1997, due to discharges from Spanish dams. With thousands of incidents and dozens of affected areas, Commander Mário Silvestre urges people to avoid flooded areas and evacuate at-risk homes.

If you live in areas that are usually flooded, be "very alert" tonight

Commander Paulo Santos explains that all resources are mobilised, but warns of a high risk of flooding due to soil saturation and dam discharges. The commander also calls for the preventive removal of goods and vehicles, especially in flood-prone areas and low urban areas.