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Home News El Niño climate event is bound to happen and increase weather warnings El Niño climate event is bound to happen and increase weather warnings An El Niño climate event is forecast to develop between May and July, altering global temperature and precipitation patterns, according to the Wo
This article highlights that Portugal faces an increased risk of wildfires from April to October due to hot and dry conditions. The Portuguese authorities may implement evacuations and close roads to ensure safety. Additionally, a large Saharan dust plume, more intense than previous events, is forecasted to impact parts of Spain, Portugal, and France, driven by storm Regina. Travelers are advised to monitor severe weather warnings from local meteorological services and follow safety guidance, especially during extreme weather events and wildfire season.
As early as Tuesday, seven districts will be under an orange warning and nine under a yellow warning, including the Leiria region. On Wednesday, in the Azores, islands of the Western Group will be under a red warning, while those of the Central and Eastern groups will be under a yellow warning due to rough seas.
Waves up to 15 metres and strong winds have prompted IPMA to issue yellow, orange and red warnings.
Several districts are under warnings this Friday for rain and rough seas.
Carlos da Câmara, a climatologist, praises the accurate forecasts of the storm and the warnings issued to the public. He also affirms that the depression Kristin 'entered' the country 'within the expected area'.
