Latest news and stories about severe weather in government in Setúbal, Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
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.
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.
André Morais, coordinator of the Montijo Civil Protection, reinforces that there are reasons for concern regarding the development of large fires in Portugal, given the current situation in Spain and France. The expert laments the lack of investment in prevention.
Despite some improvement in weather conditions, the risk of fire remains high in a large part of the country. The Civil Protection coordinator for Montijo, André Morais, explains why the coming days still require caution and makes an appeal.
Goats on the hillside are more useful than many bureaucrats in the corridors of power.
André Morais, coordinator of the Montijo Civil Protection, explains that the municipality has prepared climate shelters and reinforced support for the elderly and the most vulnerable. The official warns that extreme heat can be fatal and asks the population to follow the authorities' recommendations.
Four months after the passage of storm Kristin, the municipality of Alcácer do Sal is still waiting to recover from the damages caused.
The coordinator of the Left Bloc considered there to be “no doubt at all” that the Government “demonstrated a lack of commitment and all of its incompetence in managing” the consequences of the storms.
In the opinion of José Manuel Pureza, “all of this is a tragedy for the country,” arguing that the Government should be “clearly censured.”
The President of the Republic visited the Montijo Air Base. He arrived by helicopter, sat in the cockpit, and watched explosions caused by F-16 fighter jets. Already thinking about the summer, he hopes for a “successful” mission.
In a formal request addressed to the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, the Social Democrats state it is important to “ensure proper scrutiny” of the Government's response to damages caused by the bad weather.
The PSD Parliamentary Group asks the Government to identify the programmes, measures, or support instruments activated in the wake of the severe weather.
For the PCP secretary-general, in terms of consequences, the President of the Republic's initiative “had the advantage of ending up publicly exposing the contradictions.”
Júlia, her husband, and her 92-year-old father have been living in hotel units for two months, moving from one to another. The mayor says he is doing everything possible.
The Minister of Environment announced two million euros to rehabilitate Alcácer do Sal, one of the municipalities most affected by the floods.
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has identified over 200 million euros in damages to riverside infrastructure across the country, caused by the succession of storms and floods this winter. On Tuesday, the Minister of Environment announced approximately 5 million euros in investments specifically for the municipalities of Alcácer do Sal and Mértola.
An unannounced visit precedes the President's first 'Open Presidency', which will take place in the Central region, the area most affected by the severe weather.
António José Seguro's visit to Alcácer do Sal, a municipality heavily affected by the February storms, was not previously announced.
António José Seguro met with the Mayor following the floods in February. Furthermore, local officials state they do not have sufficient funds to pay school staff.
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, visited Alcácer do Sal this morning to check on-site the status of the recovery works following the bad weather that hit the municipality in February.
This visit, which was not previously announced, was made public through a note published on the official website of the Presidency of the Republic this afternoon, with António José Seguro thanking “everyone for the effort and resilience shown” and leaving “a word of hope”.
Business owners are using their savings as the aid has not arrived.
The damages caused by the bad weather in Alcácer do Sal have already reached 107 million euros, with the majority, around 80 million, relating to municipal equipment, revealed the deputy mayor, António Grilo, today.
The damages caused by the bad weather in Alcácer do Sal have already reached 107 million euros, with the majority, around 80 million, relating to municipal equipment, revealed the deputy mayor, António Grilo, today.
The damages caused by bad weather in Alcácer do Sal have already reached 107 million euros, with the majority, around 80 million, relating to municipal equipment, revealed the deputy mayor, António Grilo, this Friday. 'Of these 107 million that we have calculated, about 80 million relate to the municipality of Alcácer, essentially...'
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The mayor denounces delays in support for the reconstruction of the municipality affected by the floods. Additionally, André Ventura accuses the Prime Minister of using distraction tactics.
