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The power supply in the central area of the village of Cernache do Bonjardim, in the municipality of Sertã, was restored using a generator provided by E-Redes, the Municipal Council said.
The Pombal municipal council has, to date, rehoused 30 people who sought help following the passage of depression Kristin, in a municipality where almost all homes suffered damage, the council's vice-president told the Lusa news agency.
The initial deadline had been set for tomorrow, but Gonçalo Lopes acknowledges other scenarios. Meanwhile Coimbra's mayor, Ana Abrunhosa, calls for a damage survey before declaring a state of calamity.
The Mayor of Leiria, Gonçalo Lopes, says today will be a day of cleaning in the city, but admits that electricity may still take time to be restored.
Vitor Marques, the mayor of Caldas da Rainha, says that, despite several damaged buildings, there are no reports of displaced people. He highlights the work of the firefighters on the ground.
The municipal authorities in Condeixa-a-Nova have activated the Municipal Emergency Plan.
The council will now inspect safety conditions and prepare a retaining structure to stabilise the dwelling at risk.
