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Nine more municipalities have been placed in a state of calamity. See the list here

The municipalities of Águeda, Albergaria-a-Velha, Alcácer do Sal, Aveiro, Estarreja, Ílhavo, Murtosa, Ovar and Sever do Vouga have been placed in a state of calamity due to the occurrence or extreme risk of flooding.

09:00. Bad weather. Portugal on yellow alert at dawn

IPMA places the entire coastal zone, and some areas of the north and centre of the country, under an orange warning. In addition, an extraordinary Council of Ministers meets today to consider the state of calamity.

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

The government declared a state of calamity from 00:00 on Wednesday until 23:59 on 1 February for around 60 municipalities.

Before Storm Kristin, when was the state of calamity declared?

On Thursday, the Government declared a state of calamity for 60 municipalities in the areas most affected by Storm Kristin, while leaving the door open for other municipalities to be included. The duration of this exceptional state runs from midnight on Wednesday, 28 January, until next Sunday, 1 February, but ...

What is the 'state of calamity' - which allows 'mobilisation of civilians to assist with the work' (among other things)

The Government declared a state of calamity in around 60 municipalities in the central region, the ones most affected by storm Kristin. It will remain in force until Sunday.

State of calamity declared until 1 February in at least 60 municipalities

The decree will cover around 60 municipalities, ranging from the municipality of Mira to those of Lourinhã and Torres Vedras.

What does a state of calamity allow?

Restricting the movement of people and vehicles and establishing safety perimeters are some of the measures provided for under a state of calamity. A state of calamity has been reimposed following the passage of Kristin.

Government declares state of calamity in areas most affected by Storm Kristin

The Government has decided to declare a 'state of calamity' in the areas most affected by Storm Kristin, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister's office sent to newsrooms this Thursday. 'Having convened the Council of Ministers at the Prime Minister's official residence, which is still underway, we inform that it has already been decided to declare a state of calamity in the most affected areas...','detected_language':'pt-PT'

Local council asks the Government to declare a state of calamity in Nazaré

In the statement, the council adds that “all municipal services and civil protection agents are on the ground, ensuring the response to the emergency and the safeguarding of people and property”