Madeira Airport activates contingency plan due to bad weather

Madeira Airport has activated a contingency plan due to bad weather in the region, which has already led to the cancellation of 28 flights, and another 12 flights diverged, said ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal.

Adverse conditions, especially heavy rain, are expected to continue into the day on Tuesday, with teams at the terminal being stepped up to support affected passengers, according to a note released by ANA.

ANA also adds that food service outlets will operate outside business hours, as will service desks for airlines and various companies.

Also, according to ANA, the InMadeira platform has also been activated to try to guarantee placement, and the company is also working with various partners to guarantee care assistance.

In a note, the company points out that “the weather forecast of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) indicates that the storm will intensify during the day tomorrow.” [terça-feira]so there may be more restrictions on the operation.”

Due to this situation, passengers are requested to try to confirm their trips before arriving at the airport, avoiding unnecessary crowds.

This Monday, the rain exceeded the red warning level at three points in the mountains overlooking the city of Funchal, Madeira, Victor Pryor, Regional Delegate of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), told Lusa. .

The south coast and highlands of Madeira Island are under a red alert this Monday and Tuesday due to the forecast for heavy and incessant rain due to the passage of the Oscar Basin.

A red alert, the most severe on a three-point scale, has been issued by IPMA and is in effect until 3:00 pm Tuesday, with rainfall intensity expected to intensify overnight this Monday.