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If you are reading this article in an app, access the quiz here. The week now drawing to a close was marked by the passage of Storm Kristin, which left a trail of destruction across much of the country, notably in the central region of Portugal, and has so far caused five fatalities. The violence of this storm brought down trees ...
The state of calamity declared by the Government due to the damage caused by Storm Kristin was published in the Official Gazette, covering the 60 municipalities where the devastation was greatest. In the text, the Government emphasises that, in addition to the irreparable loss of human life, the extreme event caused “significant damage” to homes, critical infrastructure, public facilities, businesses, ...
The institute has asked for donations to be centralised in Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra due to travel difficulties. Depression Kristin left several dead and many traumatically injured.
Minister for economy and territorial cohesion, Castro Almeida, admitted today that damage caused by Storm Kristin is “significantly greater” than the losses recorded in the wildfires of 2024 or 2025. The post Minister concedes damages caused by Kristin “far greater than recent wildfires” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
In Leiria, Marinha Grande and Pombal, people have lost everything. Companies, factories and shops were completely destroyed after the passage of Storm Kristin across Portugal.
The passage of Storm Kristin across mainland Portugal on Wednesday left a trail of destruction, causing at least six deaths.
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More than 50% of the country's 3,259 parishes were affected by storm Kristin, the National Association of Parishes (Anafre) revealed today, reporting extensive damage to homes, businesses and forested areas, particularly in the districts of Leiria and Coimbra.
Montenegro visited Leiria and Ansião and said the effects of the depression are 'very substantial', more than initially expected.
At least 11 landslides have already been recorded.
The past few hours have been marked by ups and downs in the reported number of victims caused by the passage of Storm Kristin. Authorities report nearly 200 injured and at least five dead. Three were recorded in Leiria, one in Vila Franca de Xira and another in the Algarve.
The first request came from Leiria on Wednesday. The Council of Ministers decided on Thursday to declare a state of calamity for the areas most affected by Storm Kristin.
The losses caused by the passage of depression Kristin in the municipality of Penela could exceed two million euros, the mayor told the Lusa news agency, stressing that the estimate is 'initial and very conservative'.
The government also says that the Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, will visit the affected areas in the districts of Leiria and Coimbra.
According to the mayor, the council area has “a trail of destruction throughout the territory”.
The mayor says there is 'a trail of destruction throughout the territory'.
The passage of several meteorological depressions across Portugal has left a wide trail of destruction throughout the country, with particular impact in the central region. To help deal with disaster situations, any EU country can request activation of the European Civil Protection Mechanism.
Only around 25% of Portugal’s properties and infrastructure are insured against natural disasters, a weakness exposed by a recent week of severe storms. Material damages are still being assessed while major multi-risk insurers — notably Fidelidade, Generali Tranquilidade and Ageas — are accelerating claims handling on the ground. The low insurance penetration highlights underinsurance and significant fiscal and economic exposure, creating both reputational and commercial opportunities for insurers to expand coverage. Analysts say the event underscores the need for faster claims processes, clearer public–private risk-sharing mechanisms, targeted incentives to raise uptake, and investments in resilience and risk mapping as climate-driven extreme weather becomes more frequent.
The Leiria district was one of the worst hit by Depression Kristin. In several locations in the city, on access roads, in the outskirts and at other points across the district the scene is one of destruction. Three people died in the municipality, the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection said in a statement.
The mayor of Leiria appealed to the Government on Wednesday to declare a state of calamity in Leiria, given that the municipality was one of the most affected by Depression Kristin. 'My first appeal was that the Government itself should immediately consider a state of calamity so that we can assist everyone ...'
The passage of Storm Kristin across mainland Portugal caused four deaths on Wednesday.
