Residents fear dangers from power cuts in Viana do Castelo parishes
Second part of 'Investigação CM', 8 July 2026.

Latest news and stories about power cuts in Portugal for expats and residents.
Second part of 'Investigação CM', 8 July 2026.

First part of 'Investigação CM', July 8, 2026.

With the entire country focused on the ongoing heatwave, the list of do’s and don’ts is growing by the minute. Aside from the prohibitions introduced by the ‘situation of alert’, The post Minister warns of possible localised power cuts, calls for restraint appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Weather conditions began to deteriorate at Praia de Vieira de Leiria, in the municipality of Marinha Grande, one of the first areas hit by the depression, with heavy rain and strong winds. On site, CNN Portugal reporter Gonçalo Nuno Cabral says damage persists, there are power cuts and houses without roofs, raising authorities' concern overnight.

Storm Kristin and power cuts are causing disruptions to the water supply in parts of the country, including the Ribatejo.
At 18:00, strong winds are expected and may cause damage and lead to power cuts.

In an interview with PÚBLICO, the president of APREN argues that the negative environmental impacts of large renewable energy projects are 'mitigable' and criticises 'disinformation'.

E-redes announced scheduled electricity cuts for maintenance work on the electrical network.
