Latest news and stories about public safety in environment in Setúbal, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Almada City Council has extended the municipal alert status regarding water supply until August 31, citing high temperatures and increased tourism despite reservoir levels reaching 78%.
The Portuguese government is considering extending the national state of alert into next week as extreme heat and ongoing wildfires, particularly in Vouzela, continue to threaten the region.
The Almada City Council has extended the alert status due to ongoing landslide risks on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, following several incidents that have occurred since the onset of recent storms.
Update: Ongoing Landslide Risks The municipality of Almada has recorded several landslides on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, a situation that has not yet been resolved.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has proposed discussions on establishing a disaster fund in Portugal to address damages from increasing natural disasters, such as recent floods. During a visit to the flooded area of Alcácer do Sal, he highlighted the need for financial relief for businesses affected by such calamities, especially those without insurance. He noted that similar funds exist in the European Union and emphasized the opportunity presented by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) to support this initiative.
Clarisse Campos, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal, expressed a sense of hope and community resilience in the aftermath of the recent floods that devastated the municipality. In an interview with CNN Portugal, she emphasized the collective desire to rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.
Authorities in Alcácer do Sal report a 'brutal' and rapid rise in the Sado river's flow but say the situation remains under control. Civil Protection is monitoring conditions, has evacuation plans ready should riverside areas flood, and expects the flow to rise slightly more before beginning a slower fall from around 04:00—timing that will depend on further rainfall and dam management decisions. Updates will hinge on precipitation forecasts and operational releases from upstream infrastructure.
The culling operation on the ground, according to the City Council, was carried out in a coordinated manner between the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs, the Municipal Veterinary Office, and the Municipal Civil Protection Service.
The environmental association considers that the position of the CCDR-LVT confirms the alerts it has been making regarding the illegal deposition of unstabilised organic waste at the landfill.
In this new territorial configuration, does it make sense to expect that hunting or the wolf will resolve what is a structural symptom of the landscape? There are no magical solutions.
Three men were also arrested in this operation
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has placed the districts of Beja and Setúbal under an orange alert today due to the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy precipitation.
Researchers from Nova de Lisboa advise protection zones of up to 25 metres and the progressive demolition of buildings on the cliff crest. In February, 500 people were evacuated from Almada.
A report on the cliffs of Caparica and Porto Brandão shows that there has been land retreat, and scientists note that it may happen again. Inês de Medeiros says that “people will not be able to return.”
A technical team indicates that there are very high-risk areas, meaning there are no safe conditions for the return of residents in Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão.
Hunters say the uncontrolled growth of these animals has driven other species away from the area and left a trail of destruction.
Hunters say the uncontrolled growth of these animals has driven other species away from the area and left a trail of destruction.
Fourth part of 'Doa a quem Doer' from September 25, 2026.
Third part of 'Doa a quem Doer' from September 25, 2026.
The man was arrested by the PSP and has been placed in pre-trial detention.
Animals living in the Arrábida mountains are increasingly searching for food in urban areas and beaches within the Setúbal municipality.
Flames forced the evacuation of shacks used as housing by several people.
The fire at Quinta de Santo António, on IHRU-owned land, began at 14:44. Civil Protection admits that the number of destroyed sheds could exceed one hundred.
The flames did not put any homes at risk.
The alert was raised at 5:42 am and the fire started at a pellet company. Firefighters from Alcácer, Torrão, Grândola and Sines, along with GNR military personnel, were involved in fighting the flames.
The flames are contained within a silo containing wood chips.
The initiative, held this Saturday around 7:00 PM as a flash mob in Praça do Bocage, aimed to symbolically transform the centre of Setúbal into a beach.
Flames started in a scrubland area and were close to reaching homes. Travessa Alfredo de Matos was closed to traffic.
The GNR stated that soldiers from the Montijo Territorial Detachment went to the location 'following a report regarding the existence of several containers of fuel' stored there.
The local fire chief says the fire 'is set to last'. Additionally, the Alcácer do Sal municipality signed a Cooperation Agreement today to mitigate the impacts of storm Kristin.
Flames were close to a car repair shop and forced the removal of some vehicles from the site.
