Latest news and stories about river flooding in Portugal for expats and residents.
Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho singles out the River Mondego as the biggest concern in Portugal. She nevertheless says the authorities are ready to respond.
After Kristin comes Leonardo, and after passing through Portugal these storms head for Spain. Hydrobiologist Adriano Bordalo e Sá warns that “the major rivers - the Lima, the Minho, the Guadiana, the Douro and the Tagus - have most of their catchment area on the other side of the border”.
Since Wednesday, the Armed Forces have mobilised 1,975 personnel and 30 boats to areas at severe risk of flooding on the Douro, Mondego, Tejo and Vouga rivers, providing support, clearing roads and assisting affected people.
The municipality of Chaves is on red alert due to forecasts of strong winds and persistent, heavy rainfall in the coming hours.
In several regions of the country, Civil Protection, firefighters and local authorities spent the day preparing residents for the worst: a possible evacuation order.
In Alcácer do Sal, CNN Portugal reporter Amílcar Matos describes the sharp rise in the Sado River's flow, driven by persistent rainfall and controlled releases from several dams. Authorities say they are concerned about further flooding after a sudden flash flood affected low-lying areas of the town.
The low-lying area of the town of Alcácer do Sal has been flooded.
Silves has declared a “situation of municipal alert” after the River Arade overflowed on Wednesday, following days of intense rainfall, compounded by water releases from upstream dams. From late afternoon The post Silves declares municipal alert after river flooding appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A yellow flood alert has been issued for the Douro river basin due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt following last week’s snowfall that affected the north of the country.
After Storm Ingrid, mainland Portugal began on Monday to feel the effects of Storm Joseph, with rain, snow, wind and rough seas in Minho and the Douro Litoral.
Bad weather and high flows of the Tagus keep 26 transport routes affected today in several municipalities of the Santarém district, in a situation that is expected to persist in the coming days, according to Civil Protection. In a statement, the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) explains that the rainfall of recent days and “the ...”
The river has overtopped the bridge deck.
The Portuguese Environment Agency warns of a risk of flooding, especially on Monday and Tuesday. Soils are saturated; some areas were hit by snow that will melt, and the rain continues.
Portuguese Environment Agency APA is warning of the risk of flooding this week, particularly in the region north of the Mondego River and in the Tejo river basin. Today and The post Warning: rivers now posing flood risk in multiple areas appeared first on Portugal Resident.
It is recommended to comply with any safety perimeters that may be put in place and not to cross flooded areas, to prevent people or vehicles from being swept away.
The Municipal Police warns that the locations historically most vulnerable are Postigo do Carvão, Ribeira, Miragaia, Cais do Ouro, Passeio Alegre and Rua das Sobreiras.
The public is advised to adopt preventive measures. Safety perimeters should be implemented.
