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Flooding of the Mondego River will also necessitate the closure of several schools in the municipality.
The commander of the municipal Civil Protection service in Vila Franca de Xira, António Carvalho, assures that the worst is over. However, the bad weather has led to the closure of a school.
The Municipal Civil Protection Service is assessing whether other educational establishments should be closed because of the poor weather.
A general strike starting at 9am has led to significant disruptions in public transport services and the closure of schools across the region.
