Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Cause 750 Incidents Across Portugal: What You Need to Know

Overview of the Weather Conditions

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) reported a staggering 750 incidents linked to strong winds and heavy rain from midnight on Sunday until 7 AM on Monday, with the Coimbra region being the hardest hit.

Breakdown of Incidents

According to José Costa, ANEPC's operations officer, of the 750 occurrences:

• 280 were flooding incidents
• 221 involved fallen trees
• 192 were structural collapses
• 51 required road clearance
• 9 were landslides

The Great Lisbon area reported the highest number of incidents at 169, followed by Coimbra with 135 and the Porto Metropolitan Area with 92. Thankfully, there were no reported casualties, although some damages are yet to be quantified.

Specific Cases

In Mancelos, a parish in Amarante, two individuals were relocated due to flooding in their home. Costa confirmed there have been no road closures due to the adverse weather conditions.

Previous Reports

Prior to this, from midnight Sunday to midnight Monday, there had already been 566 incidents reported, all without casualties. The Coimbra region again faced the brunt of the weather. On Sunday alone, 1,944 emergency personnel were deployed with 765 ground resources.

Weather Forecast

The North and Central regions of mainland Portugal experienced the effects of a cold front, which brought strong winds and heavy rain, as well as rough seas, according to the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

The IPMA noted that this cold front was associated with the Bert depression, named by the Irish Meteorological Service.