Latest news and stories about flooding in daily life in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Around 1,200 individuals have been displaced in mainland Portugal due to severe flooding, particularly in the Central region. The evacuations were carried out as a preventive measure, affecting areas such as Beira Baixa, Coimbra, Leiria, and the Lisbon area.
Rail services on the Linha do Norte between Castanheira do Ribatejo and Alverca (Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon) were suspended at about 06:00 due to flooding of the track, CP – Comboios de Portugal confirmed. The suspension affects local commuter links on this section and comes as the declared state of calamity for the area has been extended until 8 February; authorities and the operator are monitoring conditions and assessing restoration timelines.
The next few hours will see “intense rain”, especially in the north of the country. In Lisbon, precipitation may also be intense, but the thunderstorms expected are the main highlight. This is according to Mário Marques, a climatology expert, who also predicts a “substantial” improvement in the weather starting from Friday.
The village in the municipality of Cartaxo was heavily affected by flooding. Several residents have already been removed from their homes due to the rising waters of the River Tejo.
Storm Leonardo causes over 800 incidents by 11 PM. Heavy rain and strong winds affect the Centre and Lisbon. Thousands of operatives are responding to falls, flooding, and landslides.
The municipality was affected by the low-pressure system Kristin.
The water level of the River Tagus rose by more than four metres in the early hours. The flooding did not damage local premises but rendered one car unusable.
Rail services on the Linha do Norte on the section between Castanheira do Ribatejo and Alverca, in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon, which had been suspended due to track flooding, were resumed at 09:30, according to CP.
CP says several services are still cancelled across the country due to bad weather.
Rail traffic between points in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon, was suspended at around 06:00 due to flooding on the track. The state of calamity has been extended until 8 February.
In Algés, CNN Portugal reporter Bruno Borges says the wind picks up in intensity around 2:00 a.m. this Monday and there are already areas of standing water.
The most affected parishes were Alcântara, Marvila and Olivais, with five incidents each, and Alvalade, Arroios, Santa Clara and Santa António, with four each.
The Civil Protection councillor at Torres Vedras Town Hall, Diogo Guia, says there are flooded homes and roads closed to traffic, mainly due to the overflowing of the Sizandro River.
The commander of the Cadaval Volunteer Fire Brigade says the driver is believed to have 'tried to cross a stream of water' during the early hours.
Flooding in the area is a recurring problem, once again causing losses and outrage among those who work there.
Flooding in the area is a recurring problem, which is once again causing damage and outrage among those who work there.
Several roads are flooded and there are disruptions to road traffic.
Several roads are flooded and there are disruptions to road traffic.
