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On Monday and Tuesday, more than 170 flights were cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
The archipelago is being affected by Storm Regina, which is expected to impact the weather conditions until Wednesday morning.
ANA Airports reports that 43 arrivals and 42 departures have been cancelled.
Flooding may occur in urban areas, drainage difficulties, coastal overtopping, among other incidents.
The Capitania do Porto do Funchal has issued a weather warning for the Madeira archipelago, forecasting strong winds reaching force 8, equivalent to speeds of 63 to 74 kilometers per hour. This advisory highlights potential adverse weather conditions affecting the region.
IPMA emphasised the possibility of wind gusts of up to 75 kilometres per hour.
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued a yellow warning for the Madeira archipelago today due to strong winds. The advisory signals elevated risk to public safety and potential disruption to transport and maritime operations; residents and visitors are advised to follow local guidance and monitor updates from authorities. The situation warrants vigilance but does not currently indicate the most severe weather categories.
Madeira is expected to see waves of up to 4.5 metres on the north coast and 3.5 metres on the south coast. Authorities are urging caution when preparing to go to sea, while at sea and in coastal areas.
The northern coast of the island and Porto Santo are under an orange warning until Tuesday. Waves could reach up to 12 metres.
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.
There are reports of fallen trees, downed power lines and flooding.
In addition to fallen trees and power lines, Civil Protection reported, among other incidents, six landslides, one flood and six structural collapses.
The Madeira archipelago will be under adverse weather warnings until Saturday due to the passage of the Francis low‑pressure system, with heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas.
The victim, a 58-year-old man, sustained injuries to his shoulder and arm and complained of back pain. He was bleeding from the head when rescued by firefighters and taken to hospital.
A low-pressure system named Francis is forecast to affect Madeira at around 03:00, prompting an orange weather warning for the early hours. Emergency services have issued alerts advising the public to take precautions against heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding, with authorities monitoring conditions and readiness for response.
A storm originally forecast for 5am is now expected to arrive later than predicted. Authorities in Madeira say they will still go ahead with the midnight fireworks display as planned.
The north coast of Madeira and the island of Porto Santo are under a yellow warning for rough seas until Monday.
