Environment: Heavy rain news in Portugal

IPMA extends yellow precipitation warning for the Algarve until midnight

Eight mainland districts under yellow warning due to heavy rain

Eight districts in mainland Portugal are under a yellow weather warning as a result of heavy rainfall.

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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.

Low-pressure system Joseph will affect Madeira on Tuesday

The low-pressure system is expected to bring periods of heavy rain to the highlands, strong winds and adverse weather conditions.

Environment Agency warns of flood risk north of the Mondego and in the Tagus basin during the week

The chairman of the board of the Portuguese Environment Agency, José Pimenta Machado, says forecasts for Monday and Tuesday predict heavy rainfall, with intense peaks of precipitation.

Flood risk alert north of the Mondego and across the Tagus basin: a week of "a lot of water, a lot of rain" is coming

The ground is saturated and cannot absorb water. Snow has fallen, temperatures are rising and the snow will turn into water. More water will be reaching our rivers and reservoirs, adding to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation and the public should heed Civil Protection warnings," warns the president of the APA.

Rain to continue throughout the week; ten districts under orange warning for precipitation and swell

Persistent rain is expected all week. Ten districts are under an orange warning for heavy precipitation and coastal swell, increasing the risk of flooding and hazardous marine conditions.

Largest snowfall of the decade worsens flood risk

Snow accumulated in the mountain ranges of the central inland region, together with heavy rainfall in recent days and the heavy precipitation expected on Monday and Tuesday, are increasing the risk of flooding.

Bad weather causes a wall to collapse next to houses in Coimbra

A landslide occurred as a result of the heavy rainfall experienced in the region.

Depression Ingrid: Heavy rain prompts preventive releases from dams and increases flood risk

Heavy rainfall associated with Depression Ingrid has led authorities to carry out preventive discharges from dams to lower reservoir levels, raising the likelihood of flooding in affected regions.

Depression Ingrid reaches mainland Portugal on Thursday and brings rain, snow, wind and rough seas

Showers may include hail and be accompanied by thunder.

Eleven districts of mainland Portugal under yellow warning for heavy rain

Heavy rain is expected over the coming days. Eleven districts of mainland Portugal are under a yellow warning due to the forecasted heavy rain.

Bad weather is back and heavy rain is expected: find out when it will start, how long it will last and where it will hit

Bad weather also affects Madeira and the Azores

Most of mainland Portugal under yellow alert on Tuesday

Portugal’s sea and atmosphere institute (IPMA) has issued a yellow alert for most of the mainland on Tuesday (January 13) due to forecasts of heavy rain, strong winds and snow The post Most of mainland Portugal under yellow alert on Tuesday appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Heavy rain warning puts ten districts under yellow alert at the start of the week

Viana do Castelo and Braga will be under a yellow alert from late tomorrow. On Tuesday, six mainland districts will have warnings for rain that may be at times heavy.

Weather alerts issued as Portugal braces for more rain and strong winds

Eight regions of mainland Portugal are under yellow weather warnings since this Friday afternoon, as the country faces heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas. According to the national meteorological The post Weather alerts issued as Portugal braces for more rain and strong winds appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Eastern Group of the Azores under yellow warning due to occasionally heavy rain

A yellow warning will be in force for the islands of São Miguel and Santa Maria.

Eastern group of the Azores under yellow warning due to occasionally heavy rain

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) today issued a yellow warning for the two islands of the Eastern Azores group because heavy rain is forecast.

Madeira under orange warning due to heavy rain on New Year's Day

The orange warning is in effect from 00:00 to 09:00 on New Year's Day.