Service on the Red Line of the Lisbon Metro was restored around 16:45 on Friday, March 6, after a fire caused a disruption for about two hours. The fire was detected between Oriente and Moscavide near a ventilation shaft, with firefighters confirming that only smoke was present and no flames were involved. The incident began at 14:59 due to a pile of rubbish burning near the ventilation entrance, prompting the deployment of sixteen firefighters for ventilation efforts. The Metro had warned that the interruption could be prolonged due to unforeseen circumstances.

Maria da Graça Carvalho, the Environment Minister, has declared the intervention on the cliffs as a “super urgent” priority for the Government, emphasizing the need to ensure safety for beachgoers amid increasing erosion caused by recent storms. During her visit to Albufeira, she outlined a strategy focusing on cliff safety, beach recovery, and medium-term projects, with immediate actions planned to address the most critical areas before the upcoming bathing season.

Nine districts in the Centre and South of mainland Portugal are under a yellow warning for rain tonight due to the passage of storm Regina, as reported by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA). The affected districts include Viseu, Évora, Setúbal, Santarém, Leiria, Castelo Branco, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Portalegre.

Update: Additional Context on the Warning The yellow warning remains in effect as authorities urge residents to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure public safety during the storm's passage.

The 14 municipalities of Central Alentejo have reported losses caused by severe weather amounting to at least 26 million euros, with ongoing assessments of damage to municipal infrastructure, according to the Intermunicipal Community of Central Alentejo (CIMAC).

The Almada City Council has extended the alert status due to ongoing landslide risks on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, following several incidents that have occurred since the onset of recent storms.

Update: Ongoing Landslide Risks The municipality of Almada has recorded several landslides on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, a situation that has not yet been resolved.

Approximately 1,800 customers of E-Redes in areas affected by storm Kristin remained without electricity as of 5:00 PM on February 22. The EDP group company stated it is focused on restoring electricity supply. Earlier, 4,500 customers were reported without power. The storms have caused significant damage, resulting in 18 fatalities and affecting 90,000 students due to school closures. The Central, Lisbon and Tagus Valley, and Alentejo regions were the most impacted, with estimated damages in Seixal around 15 million euros.

Infraestruturas de Portugal has announced that 273 kilometers of railway lines remain closed due to severe weather conditions, with only 20 kilometers expected to reopen next week. The agency has not provided a timeline for when train services will resume on the Oeste and Douro lines, nor has it set a date for the commencement of necessary repair works.

The planned Luís de Camões airport is situated on flood-prone land along the Tagus River, raising concerns about its viability and safety. The site is the most expensive option, potentially costing the state between 25 billion and 35 billion euros. Recent storms have highlighted the risks associated with this location, prompting experts like Paulino Pereira to suggest relocating the airport to safer areas such as Rio Frio, Montijo, or Alcochete. Engineering solutions to mitigate flooding risks would require significant earth movement, making the project even more costly and complicating access routes, which are also vulnerable to flooding.

The article discusses the systemic failures of Portugal's infrastructure, particularly highlighted by recent storms that exposed coordination failures and decades of under-investment. It argues that the lack of redundancy in critical infrastructure leads to simultaneous failures in essential services, undermining the state's ability to protect its citizens. The author emphasizes the need for structural change in political decision-making and investment strategies to ensure resilience against future disasters, warning that the current approach prioritizes short-term savings over long-term security.

The number of E-Redes customers without electricity supply in mainland Portugal has decreased to 26,000, with 16,000 in the most critical areas affected by the Kristin depression. Efforts to restore power have successfully brought electricity back to around 5,000 customers throughout the day, as the company continues to prioritize restoration in severely impacted regions.

A public procurement process has been launched to build the new Central Hospital of the Algarve in Parque da Cidades, adjacent to the Algarve Stadium. The competitive tender marks a major step towards expanding regional healthcare capacity and modernising medical infrastructure. Located in a strategic urban area, the project is likely to strengthen access to a wider range of medical services for local residents and the expatriate community, attract investment and create construction and long-term healthcare jobs. Key issues to monitor include the procurement timeline, budget and financing structure, service mix and potential impacts on existing facilities and regional healthcare planning.

Storm Kristin inflicted severe damage on Portugal’s telecommunications infrastructure, leaving thousands without phone or internet service and creating uncertainty about the full scale of losses. Anabela Campos of Expresso’s Economy section analyses the technical and organisational challenges of recovery: assessing fibre and mast damage, restoring power-dependent sites, coordinating operators and emergency services, and prioritising public-safety links. The piece outlines short-term fixes (temporary radio links, generator deployment, mobile cells) and longer-term resilience measures (network redundancy, hardening infrastructure, investment and regulatory incentives), while stressing the need for clear damage assessment and co‑operation between public authorities and private operators to minimise disruption and protect vulnerable communities.

Former Secretary of State for the Environment Joaquim Poças Martins warns that a distinctive dike system in Portugal — described as unique nationwide — was designed for a different climatic baseline and may not cope with the growing intensity and frequency of extreme events such as droughts and floods. He argues the infrastructure and current management practices are not prepared for today’s severe weather patterns, raising questions about public safety, long-term resilience and whether such a project would be approved under modern standards. The assessment points to the need for policy review, risk reassessment and investment in adaptive measures.

Gonçalo Lopes, the mayor of Leiria, discussed the extensive damage caused by Storm Kristin in a recent interview with CNN Portugal, highlighting the municipality's emergency response and recovery efforts over the past ten days.

Many residents have been coping with life without electricity for ten days following storm Kristin, resorting to early bedtimes, using wipes for hygiene, and relying on takeout meals. Local mayors emphasize the need for collective empathy as they face challenges in restoring power and communication, leaving many without access to basic necessities.

The arrival of Depression Marta is expected to bring heavy rain to Lisbon and Setúbal, with the most concerning period being between morning and early afternoon. Areas already facing complications may experience the worst impacts as this is the third depression to hit the region in a short span of time.

Miguel Miranda emphasizes the importance of proactive climate risk management, arguing that it requires significant investment in infrastructure changes, such as burying electrical networks and restricting construction in flood-prone areas. He advocates for Portugal to reassess its priorities and make tough decisions to prevent reactive measures after disasters occur.

A series of storms has wreaked havoc across Portugal, leading to extensive damage to infrastructure and impacting local communities. The severe weather has prompted emergency services to respond to the crisis, highlighting concerns over public safety and the resilience of affected areas.

Train services on the North Line between Castanheira do Ribatejo and Alverca have been suspended since 6am due to flooding on the railway. The local council is also restricting access to the Tagus River at Terreiro do Paço as a safety measure.

Months after the significant Iberian Blackout that left Portugal and Spain without electricity for up to 12 hours, a working group has expressed skepticism about the government's initial solutions to prevent future incidents. The discussions highlight the complexities of infrastructure and emergency services in ensuring public safety and sustainability.

A week after severe weather conditions, over 200,000 people remain without power, and the European Civil Protection Plan has not been activated. The government has extended the state of calamity until February 8 to address the adverse weather expected from depression Leonardo, which will bring heavy rain, snow, strong winds, and rough seas to mainland Portugal.

Continental Portugal experienced 833 incidents due to severe weather conditions on Tuesday, primarily involving fallen trees, flooding, and landslides, as reported by Civil Protection.

PS secretary-general Carneiro has challenged the Government to activate the European Civil Protection Mechanism immediately after Storm Kristin, sending Luís Montenegro a programme of measures to address the impacts. Civil Protection experts concede a late assessment of the disaster’s scale but say Portugal has not yet exhausted national response capacity; the question of requesting generators from abroad remains under study. Other centre-left parties, including the PCP of Santarém, describe government measures as too late and insufficient, warning that a disaster of this magnitude cannot be left to the goodwill of local communities alone.