The Oscar depression approaches the continent and brings heavy rains and thunderstorms.

The Oscar depression is approaching the Portuguese mainland, affecting late Wednesday weather in Vila Real and Bragança, but with higher incidence on Thursday, meteorologist Cristina Simoes said.

Speaking to the Lusa news agency, a meteorologist from the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) said “the worst is behind us on the island of Madeira”, which is under a red alert due to heavy rains that have caused floods and landslides. approaching now the Oscar depression of the mainland.

“The depression will move slowly and approach the mainland. Tomorrow [quinta-feira] will be the position closest to the mainland. It never manages to cross, and as it approaches the territory, it moves north. However, it always affects us because of its proximity, hence this instability with precipitation and the possibility of thunderstorms,” he said.