Latest news and stories about severe weather in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Recent severe storms in Portugal have caused extensive damage, prompting many families to seek insurance coverage, though policy limitations often leave them without the expected financial protection.
Brisa has reported that the landslide on the A5 motorway was caused by an abnormal volume of water due to recent storms, leading to soil instability and debris on the road. A technical analysis to determine a solution is expected to be completed next week. The president of Brisa announced that the company will not seek compensation from the Portuguese state for the landslide on the A1 near Coimbra, despite estimated losses exceeding three million euros. The storms have caused significant damage across the country, including fatalities and destruction of infrastructure.
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.
The Mission Structure for the Recovery of Affected Areas reports 34,000 applications — including over 25,000 pre‑registrations — for the €10,000 reconstruction support aimed at homes in the Centre and Lisbon and Tagus Valley, with roughly 9,000 formal submissions handled through the two CCDRs. Authorities also note 66,000 insurance activations (around 8,000 for companies), while the Intermunicipal Council of CIM Leiria met to assess the local calamity response. Transport disruptions persist: the A16 has reopened after a short closure caused by a fallen advertising sign, but Infraestruturas de Portugal reports restricted railway circulation on parts of the national network due to recent bad weather. The IPMA forecasts easing rain and improving conditions through the weekend, which may reduce further transport and recovery impediments. The situation highlights strong demand for reconstruction aid, large insurance mobilisation and ongoing infrastructure vulnerability to extreme weather.
Satellite images reveal the severe flooding in the Tagus River basin in Portugal, caused by intense rainfall from three winter storms, as reported by the European Space Agency.
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.
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.
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.
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 Oeste line remains interrupted due to damage caused by the passage of storm Kristin.
In Arruda dos Vinhos, there are those who still cannot even return to their homes.
The measure aims to support the destruction caused by the low-pressure systems Kristin, Leonardo, and Marta. The extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers is scheduled to begin at 10:00 am at São Bento.
The warning applies to the districts of Viana do Castelo, Porto, Lisbon, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Braga and will remain in effect until 3:00 PM this Thursday. The IPMA also forecasts light winds and a rise in temperature.
The Government published an order today to increase the Municipal Emergency Fund (FEM) by 75 million euros (ME) as an advance payment for municipalities affected by this year's storms to urgently recover municipal infrastructure and equipment.
The Minister of Agriculture warned this Wednesday in Parliament, in Lisbon, that he will not accept deadline extensions for sector support due to bad weather, stressing that delays are always his responsibility. He stated that he will not accept extensions but may open a new notice, noting that any subsequent delays remain his responsibility.
The Government has paid €3.3 million to 431 farmers affected by bad weather as part of a support scheme providing up to €10,000 for municipalities in a state of calamity, Minister of Agriculture José Manuel Fernandes announced on Wednesday, April 15, in Lisbon. The minister noted that priority was given to the most affected areas and urged farmers to submit applications for the restoration of productive potential before the April 30 deadline. While agricultural losses are estimated at around €500 million, the minister clarified that additional EU support is expected to be limited.
The PS leader was received by the President of the Republic. He criticised the Government's lack of direction and the fact that the PS is not being listened to enough.
In the weekly segment 'In the Eye of the Storm', Duarte Costa, a climate change expert and SIC commentator, analyses the orange warning issued for Lisbon and Leiria due to strong winds this weekend, and the cyclone that passed through New Zealand last night. This Sunday dawned colder in Portugal.
The IPMA has placed the Lisbon district under an orange warning due to strong winds. According to authorities, some parked cars at the scene were damaged.
Waves between 4 and 5 metres are expected, according to the IPMA.
Lourinhã City Council has requested that the Government prioritise repairs to the National Road 8-2. The collapse of the road following the storms has caused “profound impacts on the daily lives of the population,” it notes.
CIPO aims to remove combustible material accumulated by the storms.
The Coordination and Development Commission highlights that support worth 3.49 million euros has been validated, corresponding to 1,002 support requests from families with homes affected by the bad weather.
Floods in Lisbon may soon be a thing of the past. This is the promise of the General Drainage Plan, a project designed to change how the city reacts to extreme rainfall. How? By turning Lisbon into a sponge city. A report by Andreia Vale and Nuno Quá.
Cascais City Council has 150,000 euros available for expenses such as repairs to facilities, equipment or furniture, cleaning, and the replacement of destroyed goods.
Two months after Storm Kristin, it is still unknown how many Trees of Public Interest have died. Leiria, Mafra, Marinha Grande, and Sintra have recorded several centenarian losses, including chestnut trees, lime trees, and eucalyptus.
Cascais City Council announced this Thursday the creation of a 'Traders' Indemnity Fund' worth 150,000 euros to 'support the replacement of goods, the recovery of commercial premises, and to compensate, albeit partially, for the losses suffered' by businesses due to the so-called 'train of storms' that devastated the country. The mayor...
In Arruda dos Vinhos, the delay in declaring a state of calamity has held up state aid, with only 100,000 euros delivered against estimated losses of 20 million euros.
The CCDR of Lisbon and Tagus Valley has approved 600 requests for support for homes affected by this year's storms in its territory, totaling two million euros, the entity's president told Lusa.
Failures in paving and sanitation were exacerbated by the recent storm.
