"Despite this tragedy that struck Alcácer do Sal, we feel hope and a desire to help rebuild in every person"

‘Brutal’ rise in the Sado's flow in Alcácer do Sal. Slower fall from 04:00

"A lifelong struggle that we saw go down the drain": clinic owner in Alcácer do Sal shows damage caused by flooding

The clinic owner reports that the water reached over two metres in height.

Alcácer do Sal evacuated due to rising Sado River

Home News Alcácer do Sal evacuated due to rising Sado River Alcácer do Sal evacuated due to rising Sado River Civil Protection has ordered the evacuation of part of downtown Alcácer do Sal, in the district of Setúbal, including Avenida dos Aviadores, due to rising levels of the Sado River, which

These drone images are the best way to understand what is happening in Alcácer do Sal

It is one of the municipalities most affected. Alcácer do Sal has seen the water rise dramatically in just a few days, with much of the Sado River bed now in its streets. These drone images show the extent of the damage.

Flooding in Alcácer do Sal with a wider area and tables and chairs 'floating' in the river

The Sado River overflowed its banks and flooded Largo Luís de Camões, affecting shops, restaurants, cafes, and beauty salons located there.

Alcácer do Sal needs timber to restore the quay

The mayor warns of the risk of further flooding and urges residents to follow preventive and safety measures.

The River Sado has again flooded the town centre of Alcácer do Sal

The town centre of Alcácer do Sal was flooded again. Due to heavy rain, the River Sado's water level rose once more. This morning, power was cut as a precaution and there are concerns for isolated communities.

Alcácer do Sal's town centre flooded again — a 'more complex situation' expected this afternoon

The town centre (Baixa) of Alcácer do Sal has been flooded once more. Authorities warn that conditions are expected to become 'more complex' later this afternoon.

Images of the flooding in Alcácer do Sal

Avenida dos Aviadores in Alcácer do Sal, in the Setúbal district, was flooded again due to the rise of the Sado River, which remains “at a very high level”. “The river rose this morning as we expected and, as warned by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), it is not receding; it remains at a very high level,” Tiago Bugio, the sub-regional commander for Emergency and Civil Protection of the Alentejo Litoral, told the Lusa news agency.

Effects of the low-pressure system "Leonardo" late on Tuesday afternoon — Alcácer do Sal's Baixa flooded again

Late on Tuesday afternoon, the low-pressure system named Leonardo caused flooding in the Baixa (low-lying town centre) of Alcácer do Sal, which was inundated once again.