Latest news and stories about river flood in Portugal for expats and residents.
From Montemor-o-Velho, journalist João Bizarro provides an update on the River Mondego following the heavy rain over the past few hours.
In Alfarelos the Northern Line was also submerged and no trains are running between Coimbra B and Figueira da Foz. One of the main problems is the loss of electricity — power has still not been restored in some areas of the Lower Mondego.
There is a sense of outrage in Montemor-o-Velho. The locality was hit by severe flooding after storm Kristin passed over Portugal. At the Ereira river beach the water rose by about two metres, a scene that reminds residents of the 2001 floods.
In addition to the elderly residents of the nursing home, around five people were evacuated from their homes as a precaution after the river flooded the low-lying area of Alcácer do Sal.
In Alcácer do Sal the Sado River overflowed its banks and flooded the town, forcing the precautionary evacuation of a care home, reports CNN Portugal reporter Sofia Garcia.
The mayor said that, at this stage, there are no buildings or commercial establishments “at risk”.
Civil Protection has issued an alert about the risk of flooding along riverside areas in Porto, urging residents to stay informed and follow official guidance.
