Latest news and stories about heatwave in government in Portugal for expats and residents.
Extreme heat begins to subside across the country, though the government has extended the state of alert in ten districts until Thursday due to ongoing wildfire risks.
Environment Minister Graça Carvalho warns that Europe must adapt to extreme weather events as a heatwave approaches, while the Greens party urges an emergency summit of EU leaders.
Record-breaking temperatures combined with the El Niño phenomenon are heightening the danger of forest fires across Portugal.
Around a hundred municipalities in the northern and central interior are at maximum fire risk this Tuesday, July 7, along with 13 municipalities in the districts of Évora, Beja, and Faro. The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has placed seven districts under an orange warning for hot weather until Wednesday night, with other regions under yellow warnings. The government has extended the state of alert in 10 districts of mainland Portugal due to the ongoing heatwave and adverse weather forecasts. Meanwhile, the leader of the Socialist Party has criticised Prime Minister Montenegro for his absence while the country is on high alert for wildfires.
The Government is considering maintaining the state of alert next week. The Minister of Internal Administration warns that the country still faces several days of heat ahead. Civil Protection warns of the forecast for dry thunderstorms that could cause wildfires.
Miguel Miranda, former president of IPMA, analyses the heatwave and the wildfires currently ravaging Portugal.
The Government has officially declared a “state of alert across the entire mainland territory” of Portugal, effective from this Friday until Monday, due to the heatwave affecting several European countries. Extreme heat has already caused damage to the power grid abroad: in France, tens of thousands of people were left without power...
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) increased the number of mainland districts under red alert due to heat from 10 to 12 this Friday, July 3rd. The alert remains in place until Sunday for most of these areas. The government has declared an alert state, prohibiting agricultural machinery use, while the Directorate-General of Health (DGS) has issued recommendations for municipalities to protect vulnerable populations, including opening cooling centres and extending the hours of air-conditioned public facilities.
The Valongo City Council is providing facilities in the municipality's five parishes starting Friday to shelter people from the heat and has limited outdoor work for its employees until 12:00, the mayor revealed today.
Portugal is facing another heatwave, but this time authorities are warning of increased risk. With Vasco Ricoca Peixoto, we explain why and how we can protect ourselves.
The Americans beat Bosnia 2-0 and will play against Belgium in the next round. Also in this edition, between today and Saturday, twelve districts will be under a red warning due to a heatwave.
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Two Portuguese Air Force planes are set to depart with aid for Venezuela. Also, six districts are under a red warning due to heat, and the first open-source language model in Portuguese has been released.
With red warnings starting on Thursday in Lisbon and Setúbal, the President warned of fire and health risks. Mortality is expected to increase.
The official stated that these shelters can be activated whenever weather conditions justify it, to accommodate people most vulnerable to the high temperatures forecast for the coming days.
Luís Neves expressed concern regarding the risk of wildfires in the coming days, with very high temperatures that could persist until July 10th or 15th.
The President of the Republic asked this Wednesday that the Portuguese follow “all instructions” that national authorities will issue in the coming days to deal with the expected heatwave and to be “very careful” in preventing fires. “I leave here an appeal so that we can all, in the first place, be very careful in...
Lisbon City Council announces the opening of cooling centres to help residents cope with the current high temperatures.
The Minister of Environment wants to know why the decrease in fuel prices is slower than the increases following the conflict in the Middle East. Additionally, the Government anticipates an increase in mortality due to the heatwave.
There is a new season of the year, the season of danger, with several heatwaves. An investigation reveals details about the leaders of the Movimento Armilar Lusitano. The ultra-traditionalist group causes a schism in the Church.
The Mexican national team defeated Ecuador 2-0 in Mexico City and advances in the competition. Additionally, the Minister of Internal Administration calls for “more powers and autonomy” for the municipal police.
The match, taking place at the legendary Azteca Stadium, has its start delayed due to a storm threat. Also in this edition, André Ventura says that the State should not pay compensation to José Sócrates.
The Portuguese Health Minister acknowledges the potential increase in death rates due to the ongoing heatwave affecting the country.
The British Prime Minister's resignation is reportedly imminent following several controversial cases. Also covering the heatwave affecting Europe and the preparation for Portugal's match against Uzbekistan.
Seven districts are under a yellow warning due to the heat, with 23 municipalities at maximum risk of rural fire. Temperatures could exceed 40 degrees, leading the Government to consider declaring an alert situation.
The government admits it may trigger an alert level due to the incoming heatwave. On Expresso da Manhã, Paulo Baldaia speaks with Duarte Costa, a SIC commentator and expert on climate change.
The government admits to triggering an alert level due to the incoming heatwave. On Expresso da Manhã, Paulo Baldaia speaks with Duarte Costa, a SIC commentator and expert on climate change.
The government admits it may trigger an alert level due to the incoming heatwave. On Expresso da Manhã, Paulo Baldaia speaks with Duarte Costa, a SIC commentator and expert on climate change.
Temperatures are set to rise this weekend and could reach even higher values during the week of Saint John. Faced with forecasts of extreme heat, the Government admits it may move forward with “drastic” measures, with restrictions on the use of fireworks currently on the table. The traditional Saint John balloons are also discouraged, warns the Minister of Internal Administration.
