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Almada prolongs alert over landslide risk

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Almada City Council extended a local alert situation due to ongoing landslide danger, keeping a heightened municipal response and advising residents in vulnerable areas to follow official guidance. The “situação de alerta” may affect local services, road access and planned outdoor activities while assessments continue. Those living in affected zones should follow the Câmara's announcements and avoid risky slopes or coastal paths until the alert is lifted.

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Almada prolongs alert over landslide risk

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8 PM. Azores. Landslides on the island of Santa Maria

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Santa Maria and São Miguel were under a yellow weather warning due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, according to the IPMA. There are no reports of injuries or displaced persons.

observador.pt3 Oct

8 PM. Azores. Landslides on the island of Santa Maria

Bad weather causes landslides and road obstructions on the island of Santa Maria

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Municipal services, firefighters, Civil Protection, and government department services are mobilised on the ground.

cmjornal.pt3 Oct

Bad weather causes landslides and road obstructions on the island of Santa Maria

Landslides in Costa da Caparica. Residents report a lack of solutions

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Several people remain displaced in Costa da Caparica due to the landslides that occurred two months ago.

rtp.pt25 Apr

Landslides in Costa da Caparica. Residents report a lack of solutions

35 houses on Azinhaga dos Formozinhos, where landslides have been occurring, will have to be demolished

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A total of 476 people have been evacuated from their homes in the municipality of Almada due to the landslides.

Correio da Manhã26 Feb

35 houses on Azinhaga dos Formozinhos, where landslides have been occurring, will have to be demolished

35 houses on Azinhaga dos Formozinhos, where landslides have occurred, will have to be demolished

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A total of 476 people have been evacuated from their homes in the municipality of Almada due to the landslides.

Correio da Manhã25 Feb

35 houses on Azinhaga dos Formozinhos, where landslides have occurred, will have to be demolished

Decrease in rainfall eases situation, but vigilance over river flows and concern about landslides remain

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The improvement in weather conditions is alleviating flooding situations, albeit slowly in the most affected areas, with landslides being a particular concern for authorities, according to the national commander of Civil Protection. The latest update on the hydrometeorological situation in the country, presented by Mário Silvestre, indicates a reduction in flooding due to weather characterized by periods of rain, especially in Minho and Douro Litoral. Authorities continue to monitor river levels in several areas and have activated the Special Emergency Plan for Floods in the Tejo Basin at a red alert level. Silvestre warned of the risks of landslides, which have displaced many residents, and urged people to stay away from risk areas and report any ground fissures or fallen trees. He noted that 123 municipal emergency plans are still active, and efforts are being made to regulate river flows to prevent further issues. The situation may take three weeks to a month to normalise in Montemor-o-Velho, with significant impacts on local tourism and agriculture due to the adverse weather.

Dinheiro Vivo15 Feb

Decrease in rainfall eases situation, but vigilance over river flows and concern about landslides remain

Algarve experiences 17 landslides in 24 hours but no serious situations

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Most incidents were due to mass movements (landslides and collapses), with the municipality of Aljezur being the most affected.

Correio da Manhã10 Feb

Algarve experiences 17 landslides in 24 hours but no serious situations

Traffic restricted in Felgueiras, Amarante, Gaia and Trofa

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Padroso Street in Felgueiras, 25 April Street in the parish of Guidões in Trofa, and 14 May Street in the parish of Avintes in Gaia are subject to traffic restrictions due to landslides.

Observador3 Feb

Traffic restricted in Felgueiras, Amarante, Gaia and Trofa

Nearly 70 roads closed to traffic due to bad weather

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Flooding and landslides are to blame, according to the GNR.

Correio da Manhã2 Feb

Nearly 70 roads closed to traffic due to bad weather

Lisbon and Tagus Valley Civil Protection warns of risk of flooding and rockfalls

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The Lisbon and Tagus Valley Emergency and Civil Protection Command today warned of the risk of inundations (flooding), landslides and rockfalls due to bad weather and rising river flows.

RTP Notícias1 Feb

Lisbon and Tagus Valley Civil Protection warns of risk of flooding and rockfalls

Soils unable to retain more water — a week of very heavy rain is coming

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A specialist warns that 95% of soils are unable to absorb the rainfall expected over the coming days. There are risks of flash flooding in urban areas, rising river and stream flows, landslides, wall collapses, subsidence, and falling trees or structural failures over the coming week.

Expresso1 Feb

Soils unable to retain more water — a week of very heavy rain is coming

Roads closed due to landslides in Felgueiras and Gaia

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The GNR urges road users to respect the temporary signage posted at the scene and to use alternative routes instead of these roads.

Correio da Manhã1 Feb

Roads closed due to landslides in Felgueiras and Gaia

Report: Bad weather — Douro suffers significant damage from rockfalls and collapsing walls

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Municipalities in the Douro, in the district of Vila Real, are reporting substantial damage after heavy rain that is causing landslides, rockfalls and wall collapses, and affecting vineyards and roads.

RTP Notícias30 Jan

Report: Bad weather — Douro suffers significant damage from rockfalls and collapsing walls

Around three thousand people may be left without water in Oliveira do Hospital

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Over the course of the day, the municipality in the interior of the Coimbra district recorded 20 incidents, mainly related to fallen trees, landslides and rockfalls.

Correio da Manhã29 Jan

Around three thousand people may be left without water in Oliveira do Hospital

Fallen trees and landslides in Vila Franca de Xira

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One fatality was recorded after a tree fell onto the victim's car.

Correio da Manhã28 Jan

Fallen trees and landslides in Vila Franca de Xira

At least 14 national roads closed as of 20:00

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At least 14 national roads were closed to traffic in mainland Portugal as of 20:45 today due to flooding or landslides caused by bad weather, a decrease from the previous tally, the National Republican Guard (GNR) said.

RTP Notícias27 Jan

At least 14 national roads closed as of 20:00

Depression Joseph causes two landslides in the Azores

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Four incidents were recorded on Monday

CNN Portugal27 Jan

Depression Joseph causes two landslides in the Azores

Bad weather cuts roads and floods homes in Viana do Castelo

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Bad weather caused 713 incidents by 20:00 on Monday. In Arcos de Valdevez there were landslides and a car became submerged due to a river rising.

Observador27 Jan

Bad weather cuts roads and floods homes in Viana do Castelo

Landslides, flooding and more: Depression Joseph causes hundreds of incidents

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The hardest-hit areas were Lisbon and the Tagus Valley and the Central region, particularly the coastal districts.

CNN Portugal26 Jan

Landslides, flooding and more: Depression Joseph causes hundreds of incidents

Bad weather causes 81 incidents overnight, with the North and Centre most affected

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Of the recorded incidents, 39 involved fallen trees, 23 were road clearances, nine were structural collapses and 10 were landslides.

Expresso23 Jan

Bad weather causes 81 incidents overnight, with the North and Centre most affected

Storm Francis wreaks havoc in Madeira

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The storm affecting Madeira has already caused flooding and landslides. There have also been reports of fallen trees and downed power lines. Santa Cruz and Machico were the municipalities with the highest number of incidents.

RTP Notícias2 Jan

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