Heatwave Alert: Seven Portuguese Districts Under Red Warning as Temperatures Soar

Lisboa, Santarém, Setúbal, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Beja, and Évora have been elevated to the highest heat warning level—red—by the IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere).

Key Highlights:

• Temperatures exceeding 40°C are expected in several districts, accompanied by very dry conditions and instability, increasing the risk of uncontrollable fires.
• Bragança, Coimbra, Faro, Guarda, Vila Real, and Viseu are under an orange alert this Sunday, with the remaining continental districts on yellow alert.

Recent Data:

• Alvega (Abrantes) and Amareleja (Moura) recorded the highest temperatures at 42.7°C and 42.6°C, respectively.
• Approximately 80 municipalities across ten districts are at maximum fire risk, with thunderstorms further exacerbating the danger.

Precautionary Measures:

• Ban on bonfires and agricultural machinery use in high-risk areas.
• Public advised to stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and seek cooler environments.