IPMA extends yellow precipitation warning for the Algarve until midnight

After the destruction caused by Kristin, low-pressure system Leonardo brings heavy rain and strong winds to Portugal

Following the damage left by Storm Kristin, a new low-pressure system called Leonardo is bringing heavy rain and strong winds across much of Portugal.

'Monsoons?' Whole country under yellow warning for heavy rain

Some are already talking about a 'monsoon' phase on the Iberian Peninsula: it's expected to rain every day this week (and probably next). Snow, strong winds and rough seas are also on the way.

Several districts under warnings for rain, wind, snow and rough seas

Several districts of mainland Portugal remain, from today until Monday, under various warnings for rough seas, rain, strong winds and snowfall, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) said.

17:00 — Next week will be very rainy

Weather update at 17:00: next week is forecast to bring heavy rain across the region.

17:00 — Weather conditions set to worsen over the coming days

IPMA forecasts heavy rainfall from north to south. Civil Protection warns of rising river flows, particularly in the Mondego, the Tagus and the Sado. Also, Zelensky refuses to meet with Putin.

IPMA forecasts a prolonged period of rain starting Sunday

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) forecasts a prolonged period of rain next week across mainland Portugal, especially in the north and centre, regions hit by bad weather in recent days. “We have a forecast indicating that we will have a prolonged period of precipitation ...”

Bad weather gives no respite: a "prolonged period" of heavy rain is on the way across the country

IPMA warns it is likely to rain on practically every day and across the whole country for several days

"We should all remain cautious": IPMA warns of "heavy and persistent rain" in the coming days

Ângela Lourenço, from the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), warns that heavy and persistent rain will continue in mainland Portugal.

08:00 — Bad weather mainly affects Leiria

Stormy conditions and heavy rain are affecting the Leiria district more than other areas this morning.

After Storm Joseph, brace for Kristin: Bad weather to continue with heavy rain and strong winds

IPMA warns of worsening weather in the coming days across mainland Portugal.

16:00. Civil Protection reports more than 200 incidents

Most incidents were recorded in the North region due to heavy rainfall. Additionally, six ports on the island of São Miguel are closed until next Wednesday.