Environment: Heavy rain news in Portugal

IPMA extends yellow precipitation warning for the Algarve until midnight

Low-pressure system forecast for the 8th changes course but will still bring heavy rain to Portugal

The coming days are not expected to bring an extreme scenario, but the low-pressure system forecast for Sunday still warrants attention: although it no longer appears set to track directly over mainland Portugal, it should pass to the north of the Iberian Peninsula and influence the weather.

After the destruction caused by Kristin, low-pressure system Leonardo brings heavy rain and strong winds to Portugal

Following the damage left by Storm Kristin, a new low-pressure system called Leonardo is bringing heavy rain and strong winds across much of Portugal.

Do you live in the North or Centre? Be on alert from 00:00 to 03:00. Live in the South? Then from 03:00 to 06:00

Meteorologist Maria João Frada explains that the coming early hours will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall, especially between midnight and 06:00. Although it is not an extreme event, the risk is increased because the ground is already saturated, with several days of rain forecast and river flooding considered inevitable.

IPMA forecasts heavy rain from Sunday; Civil Protection advises removal of belongings and animals

There will be a week of intense, persistent rain across mainland Portugal, especially in the north and centre, areas already affected by the low‑pressure system ‘Kristin’. Civil Protection warns people to remove belongings and animals from flood‑prone areas and recommends preventive measures, while the APA anticipates higher‑than‑usual river flows in several catchments.

08:00 — Several districts under IPMA warnings from today until Monday

Throughout the weekend the country will be under yellow warnings due to rain. The President of the Republic also admits that help should have reached the central region of the country more quickly.

IPMA forecasts a prolonged period of rain starting Sunday

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) forecasts a prolonged period of rain next week across mainland Portugal, especially in the north and centre, regions hit by bad weather in recent days. “We have a forecast indicating that we will have a prolonged period of precipitation ...”

Bad weather gives no respite: a "prolonged period" of heavy rain is on the way across the country

IPMA warns it is likely to rain on practically every day and across the whole country for several days

People living in historically flood-prone areas should change their behaviour and expect water levels to rise

Commander Paulo Santos anticipates the development of weather conditions over the coming days, which are expected to bring more rain and several floods.

'Lots of water, lots of rain' — alert for risk of flooding north of the Mondego and in the Tagus basin

The Portuguese Environment Agency warns of a risk of flooding, especially on Monday and Tuesday. Soils are saturated; some areas were hit by snow that will melt, and the rain continues.

Joseph follows Ingrid. New depression brings continued rain and rough seas

The Portuguese Environment Agency warns of the risk of flooding in the coming days. Weather forecasts indicate heavy rain.

Joseph brings heavy rain to the north this Monday and cold on Tuesday

The whole country will be under a yellow warning on Tuesday, with three districts under an orange warning. Depression Joseph reaches the north first, bringing heavy rain.