Coimbra on alert for rising Mondego. Country with several railway links and roads affected

Part of the pavement of the A1 motorway collapsed near the Mondego River

The dam at Casais on the Mondego has given way. A1 closed in both directions in Coimbra

Civil Protection has urged caution to populations in flood risk areas, with the Mondego region being the main concern for authorities. We are providing live updates on the weather situation in Portugal.

The dam at Casais in Montemor-o-Velho has collapsed. A1 closed in both directions in Coimbra

Civil Protection has urged caution to populations in flood risk areas, with the Mondego region being the most concerning for authorities. We are providing live updates on the weather situation in Portugal.

Intense, persistent rain and strong winds until Wednesday. Civil Protection warns of flood risk

Viseu, Porto, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, Aveiro, and Braga will be under an orange warning on Tuesday due to 'persistent and sometimes heavy' rain until 6 PM, as reported by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere. Civil Protection warns of the risk of flooding, as river levels are at maximum capacity.

January is likely to have been the wettest month on record

The APA noted that, despite an unprecedented crisis, they have been able to 'manage the situation'.

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.

Ereira settlement in Montemor-o-Velho at risk of being isolated by floodwaters today

The settlement lies between the central channel of the Mondego River and the so-called abandoned riverbed. Water in the surrounding fields has risen by about one metre since Monday morning.

"Our rivers can no longer carry all the water to the Tagus". Dam releases increase flood risk

As periods of heavy rain forecast for the coming days approach, concern is growing over the discharges being made from dams. In Torres Novas, CNN Portugal reporter António Pereira Gonçalves reports that water has completely submerged a road in the parish of Riachos.

Avoid parking your car under trees and beware of cranes: another 'difficult period' of heavy rain and strong winds is coming

Commander Luís Martins warns that Storm Leonardo will bring another 'difficult period' in terms of weather, with forecast rain and strong winds and a risk of flooding. In this scenario, the CNN Portugal commentator offers advice to minimise the consequences of the new storm.

'Rare' moment at Castelo de Bode dam

António Pereira Gonçalves, live from the Castelo de Bode dam, reports a “rare” moment, according to the CNN journalist: “the four spillways are open”, at a time when the dam's level is at 117 metres but could still reach 123.

In Coimbra, it is essential that the Mondego does not exceed 2,000 cubic metres per second

José Pimenta Machado, president of the APA, explains what the biggest concerns are at this time as new storms approach.

Pombal resorts to tarpaulins to cover roofs destroyed by the storm

Residents affected by the storm in Pombal are seeking tarpaulins as an improvised solution to cover destroyed roofs. During the early hours, 46 people were evacuated from their homes due to the risk of flooding of the River Arunca.

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.

Reservoirs across the country are reaching maximum storage capacity

The Alqueva reservoir is receiving flows from national rivers and streams of around 2,500 m³/s. Reservoirs are running out of space to accommodate more water, especially agricultural dams.

After Storm Kristin, Tomar fears flooding

The town council is monitoring water levels at Agroal while many parishes still face power and communications outages. Local shopkeepers warn of a risk of flooding in the coming hours.

'We have to lift our heads and move forward': couple left with business destroyed in Alcácer do Sal

Residents and authorities are worried that the Sado River could burst its banks again. The effects of the severe weather continue to be felt across the country.

Dams are carrying out controlled releases

To prevent flooding in several cities across the country, attention is now focused on the dams.

Alqueva resumes discharges due to 'persistence of high inflow rates'

The Alqueva reservoir has restarted water releases because of persistent high inflows from contributing rivers.

Chaves reinforces warnings about flood risk on the Tâmega River

The municipality of Chaves is on red alert due to forecasts of strong winds and persistent, heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

Alqueva resumes water releases due to 'persistence of elevated inflow rates'

The Alqueva Dam resumed water releases today because of the 'persistence of elevated inflow rates' caused by heavy rainfall, restarting an operation that began on Wednesday and was halted after 48 hours, the company announced.

Aveiro. "Night was calmer, but there is still a risk of flooding"

The vice-president of Aveiro City Council says the night was calm but warns that levels of the Vouga River are high. Rui Santos says river flow rates are being monitored to prevent flooding.

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