Environment: Infrastructure news in Portugal

Nine districts in the centre and south under yellow rain warning tonight

This [dike] system is unique in Portugal, perhaps it wouldn't be built today

To make our territory more resilient to extreme phenomena, there is a price to pay

Storm Train Leaves a Trail of Destruction in Portugal

Government receives first environmental assessment of the new airport. Technical report to be submitted by 16 July

High-risk fire zones remain without video surveillance

The video surveillance and automatic rural fire detection system covers only about 45% of the mainland territory, out of a total of four million hectares of forest, mainly in the North and Centre regions, reports Jornal de Notícias (paywall). Several high-risk areas, such as the National Park of..., remain uncovered.

Government creates capacity mechanism to strengthen electrical system security

The Ministry of Environment and Energy reports that 'in order to ensure energy is available when the system needs it ... it will create a capacity mechanism and begin its preparation with the European Commission'.

Southern Portugal supplied with electricity by Spain following Kristin

As most electricity production is located in the North, the south of the country was supplied via Spain, admitted the Minister of Environment

Government signs 28 programme contracts to restore river and coastal areas affected by storms

According to the Minister of Environment, the interventions focus primarily on the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure and the restoration of safety conditions.

Fire at the former PSP police station in the Azorean city of Ribeira Grande leaves no injuries

Concerns are being raised regarding the 'structural stability' of the building, which is vacant and 'highly degraded'.

Minister of Environment highlights water as a priority and points to investments ranging from the Algarve and Alentejo to the Mondego

Graça Carvalho speaks of “decades-old promises that are finally moving forward”. She points to investment in the water sector in various parts of the country and underlines the strengthening of irrigation capacity as priorities.

1h. MAI fears a difficult summer, but guarantees SIRESP is operational

Luís Neves admits to fearing the wildfire season, especially in Leiria, where there is still “a lot of wood” and roads that are “completely destroyed”. Additionally, the CGTP says that demonstrations across the country were peaceful.

Greece Joins Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Austria, Croatia and More Countries as Skiathos Rolls Out Innovative Real-Time Tourism Solutions to Track Visitors, Safeguard Infrastructure, Maximise Sustainability, Boost Local Economy, Prevent Overtourism

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Four months after the bad weather and with fires at the door, there are closed roads and people without homes

Storm 'Kristin' left a trail of destruction, damaging roads and homes. No one has resolved these problems. With fires at the door, concern is growing.

Arcos de Valdevez participates in meeting with Águas de Portugal and Operational Programme to secure funding

The municipality of Arcos de Valdevez attends a meeting with the national water utility and the Operational Programme to ensure financial support for local projects.

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Shooting range in Alter: And who defends the productive soil?

If the chosen area includes cork oak forests, cattle production, active agricultural operations, and economically productive properties, the question is simple: were alternatives studied?

Storm Kristin. Four months later, several businesses have still not reopened

Four months after Storm Kristin left destruction across the country's central region, the damage to homes, businesses, and heritage sites is still visible today.

Leiria still bears the marks of the storm four months later

Today marks four months since Storm Kristin hit the centre of the country. The phenomenon, which occurred during the early hours, entered through Leiria. Very strong winds destroyed homes, businesses, institutions, ecosystems, and heritage sites. The marks of the storm are still visible.

23h Alcácer do Sal continues to wait to recover from losses, 4 months after storm Kristin

Four months after the passage of storm Kristin, the municipality of Alcácer do Sal is still waiting to recover from the damages caused.

Bad weather: Leiria received 17.5 million euros from insurers and the Government, but has already spent 30 million

The Municipality of Leiria has received 17.5 million euros from insurance companies and the Government, but repair costs following the severe weather have already reached 30 million euros, according to Mayor Gonçalo Lopes. The funds, which include an 11 million euro emergency grant from the state and 6.5 million from insurers, cover less than 60% of the total expenditure incurred since the Kristin storm hit the region in January. The mayor noted that the municipality is still negotiating final settlements for the 193 million euros in estimated damages, while continuing cleanup and reconstruction efforts across the district.

There are no free lunches. Nor are there clean waters.

I return today to the topic of sanitation and urban wastewater treatment. I know, nobody likes to read about this. It is once again a topic where we just want 'someone to deal with it'. Well. Here is some context. At the end of 2024, a new European directive was approved that introduces more demanding requirements, namely...

"Serious reflection and consequential action". Reactions to the Open Presidency report on the bad weather

Various reactions have emerged regarding the Open Presidency report on the Central Region, conducted by António José Seguro between April 6 and 10 in areas affected by storms. Local mayors, the Leiria Region, and the head of the Mission Structure view the series of storms and the subsequent response as a learning experience. Leiria mayor Gonçalo Lopes stated that the country continues to face a structural deficit in preparation and resilience against extreme phenomena, calling for serious reflection and action from the State. The report also highlights the impact of storm Kristin. Jorge Vala, president of the Leiria Intermunicipal Community, noted that the report should serve as a basis for learning, recalling the loss of communications and power during the events, while also questioning the utility of certain entities like AGIF. Paulo Fernandes, coordinator of the Mission Structure for the Reconstruction of the Central Region, noted an alignment between the report's suggestions and the Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience (PTRR) programme.

Open Presidency report must lead to consequential state action, mayor urges

Gonçalo Lopes notes that the report confirms that storm Kristin “was not just an extreme phenomenon limited to the days of the emergency”.

Caparica's coastal defence structures impacted by 14 to 15-metre waves

During January and February, with the country affected by successive Atlantic low-pressure systems, the Costa da Caparica was subjected to 'very high to extreme' sea conditions that caused damage to its defence structures, notes a MARE researcher.

Galp abandons plans to build 19-turbine wind farm in Odemira to power green hydrogen project

In its decision regarding the Scoping Definition Proposal for the Cachenas wind farm—which Galp placed under public consultation between December 2025 and January 2026—the APA states that “several critical aspects of the project were identified,” including the impossibility of connecting to the Sines substation, which lacks capacity for new connections and is currently at full capacity.