Latest news and stories about severe weather in Viana do Castelo, Portugal for expats and residents.
A major wildfire in Arcos de Valdevez is currently being fought by over 200 personnel, with authorities aiming to contain the two active fronts overnight.
As of 20:00 on Monday mainland Portugal had logged 713 weather-related incidents, concentrated in the North and the Lisbon and Tagus Valley regions. Heavy rain forced road closures in Arcos de Valdevez and Caminha, flooded homes in Ponte de Lima and left one family homeless in Oeiras; emergency services remain active dealing with blockages and property damage. The situation highlights localized flash flooding and transport disruption, with authorities monitoring conditions and clearing affected routes.
The fire broke out in the afternoon and was fought throughout the night.
The alert was raised at 15:07 on Wednesday and the fire had reached three active fronts
Fire in the parish of Selim is burning near homes and is the one causing the most concern for personnel.
VianaFestas has postponed several events from this Sunday's programme to a date to be determined, including the fireworks display that concludes the festival.
Fires still mobilise more than a hundred emergency personnel.
The fire that began on Sunday at 14:26 in Facha, in the Senhora da Rocha area, reached the resolution phase at 12:01, but 203 personnel remain on-site, supported by 73 vehicles and one aerial asset.
A fire is burning with an active front between Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo.
A wildfire that began in Ponte de Lima has extended its reach into the municipality of Viana do Castelo after twelve hours.
The flames are being fought by 171 personnel, 49 vehicles, and five aerial assets.
A wildfire in the Ponte de Lima region is currently burning with three active fronts as of 8am.
The fire has one active front and there are no houses at risk.
It is going to be the hottest day of the year — not even Viana do Castelo is escaping it. But what is this Iberian oven phenomenon after all? And a surprise: while people here are buying fans, Brazilians in the south are under snow.
Given the weather forecast for the summer, the Sub-regional Commander for Emergency and Civil Protection of Alto Minho has asked people to “be mindful of their behaviour.”
Firefighters were called to the scene and proceeded to place a tarp on the house's roof after the flames were extinguished.
On the coast alone, 571 instances of storm damage were recorded this winter.
At Moledo Beach, Wednesday's bad weather caused the collapse of the seawall and the road.
Bad weather caused road closures in Arcos de Valdevez and Caminha, while homes in Ponte de Lima were flooded by heavy rain. One family has been displaced in Oeiras.
'It's a normal situation given the weather conditions,' said the municipality's firefighters. Any worsening of the river's situation depends on whether water releases are necessary in Spain.
The Roman Bridge of Vilar de Mouros is temporarily closed due to rising water levels. In Ponte de Lima, the Estorãos river has burst its banks and several roads are submerged.
The effects of the low-pressure system Joseph will gradually spread to the rest of mainland Portugal from Monday night into Tuesday.
A major difference between the two is that the low-pressure system Ingrid is bringing snow to lower altitudes, painting the north of the country white.
Rail services on the Minho Line were suspended early this morning between Caminha and Valença, in the Viana do Castelo district, after a tree fell, CP – Comboios de Portugal said. The company had already warned on Facebook of possible disruptions to services.
