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Despite the inviting weather, several beaches remain unmonitored. If someone is in danger, it is recommended to 'not enter the water and call 112 immediately'
Portugal’s lifeguard federation has sent out an urgent appeal as visitors arrive for Easter, and temperatures soar: ‘please do not take risks in the water’. Easter, traditionally, is the most The post ‘Swimmers beware!’ Lifeguard federation sends out urgent appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Portuguese Federation of Lifeguards calls for vigilance throughout the year.
The Lifeguard Federation has issued a warning regarding a two-week period of high drowning risk.
Águas Públicas em Altitude has completed analyses of the reservoir, which had an abnormal odour detected during maintenance. The company said that consumption “is guaranteed with safety and rigour”.
Searches suspended on Sunday night will resume on Monday. A boat capsized near the Ponte do Freixo; one of the occupants managed to swim to the riverbank, but another is missing.
Early on Saturday afternoon, the Porto Fire Brigade received an alert about a small boat that reportedly capsized.
A rigid-inflatable boat sank on the Douro River on Saturday at about 15:00 near the Freixo bridge in Campanhã, Porto. One crew member managed to reach the north bank and received assistance; another is missing.
Find out what precautions you should take if you live in one of the areas affected by Storm Kristin.
The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) issued several recommendations to residents in the areas most affected by Storm Kristin. Avoid consuming or using tap water and wear waterproof boots whenever in contact with floodwaters are among them, as reported by CNN Portugal journalist Andreia Palmeirim.
The Directorate‑General for Health (DGS) warns of risks to the safety of water and food after Storm Kristin and associated power outages, recommending precautions regarding consumption, food handling and sanitation to protect public health. The DGS issued a set of recommendations on Thursday night following the storm that affected ...
The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) issued a set of recommendations in response to power supply failures that could compromise water quality.
The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) has issued warnings about the safety of food and drinking water following a recent storm, advising caution over food exposed to floodwater, boiling or treating tap water if contamination is suspected, and following hygiene measures and local authority guidance. Further updates are expected.
On Thursday the DGS issued a set of recommendations due to power supply failures, which may compromise the quality of drinking water and food safety.
These situations affect the safety of foods stored in the fridge and freezer and the quality of water. Read the guidance on how to proceed safely.
Portugal’s Directorate‑General for Health (DGS) issues guidance on safe handling of drinking water and food following Storm Kristin, advising boiling or using bottled water if contamination is suspected, discarding food exposed to floodwater, and maintaining good hygiene when cleaning affected containers and surfaces.
Power supply failures may compromise the quality of drinking water and food safety.
The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) warns of risks to water and food safety following Storm Kristin and power outages, recommending precautions around consumption, food preparation and sanitation to protect public health.
Home News Food and Water warnings after Storm Kristin Food and Water warnings after Storm Kristin The Directorate-General of Health warns of risks to water and food safety following Storm Kristin and power outages, recommending precautions regarding consumption, food, and sanitation to protect pu
