Rain and strong winds caused by Nelson’s depression flooded the streets and caused numerous incidents.
In mainland Portugal between 00:00 and 22:20 today, 888 incidents related to bad weather were recorded, mainly falling trees, clearing roads and falling buildings, a civil protection source told Lusa.
In Luse’s report, presented at 23:00, José Rodríguez, an operations officer of the National Emergency Management and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), highlighted that 2,899 operational personnel were involved in these incidents, supported by 1,006 ground specialists.
The hardest hit areas were Greater Lisbon, Setúbal, Oeste, Coimbra and the Porto metropolitan area.
IPMA forecasts rain, sometimes heavy and persistent, which may include hail and thunder.
Rainfall and low temperatures are expected to continue over the coming days. Worsening weather conditions, accompanied by rain and strong winds, rough seas and snowfall, forced the National Emergency Management and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) to warn the population of the need to take preventive measures.
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Updated March 28, 2024 | 00:22
Mainland Portugal: 888 events until 22:20.
Mainland Portugal recorded 888 incidents due to bad weather between 00:00 and 22:20 this Wednesday, mainly falling trees, clearing roads and falling structures, a civil protection source told Lusa.
In Luse’s report, presented at 23:00, José Rodríguez, an operations officer of the National Emergency Management and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), highlighted that 2,899 operational personnel were involved in these incidents, supported by 1,006 ground specialists.
The hardest hit areas were Greater Lisbon, Setúbal, Oeste, Coimbra and the Porto metropolitan area.
Rain causes flooding in Martim Moniz
The fall of a large tree struck four cars parked at the Coimbra Equestrian Center
The fall of a large tree near the Coimbra equestrian center struck four cars parked in the car park.
“The poplar tree in question has already been charged and we have already asked the council to demolish it. On Friday, a technician was here to assess the situation… but unfortunately, due to bad weather with rain and strong winds, things went awry,” lamented . Ana Jordao, President of the Equestrian Center of Coimbra.
Strong winds cause power outages in Bragança and Vila Real
Bad weather with rain and very strong winds today caused damage to medium and low voltage lines in the Vila Real and Bragança areas, a source at E-REDES said.
“The anomalies are due to recorded meteorological conditions with strong gusts of wind, which caused several short-term incidents,” the source said in a written response to Lusa after reports of power outages in some areas. Trás os Montes.
E-REDES added that in the Bragança region, “medium voltage lines serving the parishes of Espiñocela, Macedo and Mogaduro Sendim have been affected and are still being repaired by the company’s teams.
Medium voltage anomalies were also detected between Mirandela and Franco, and E-REDES teams headed to the site to correct the situation.
In the area of Vila Real, in the village of Candedo, municipality of Mursa, anomalies were also detected and subsequently corrected.
A source from the Douro Regional Command told Lusa that there have been several incidents of trees and poles falling today due to bad weather in the area.
Bad weather left another sailboat stuck in Praia Grande in Ferragudo. there are already four of them
The sailboat was pushed by wind and waves and became stuck on Ferragudo Beach. The work has already been carried out, but it has not yet been possible to remove the boat.
It is one of four ships stranded on the shore.
Water broke in Urmeira in Lores due to bad weather
The roof collapsed and smashed the cars.
Part of the building’s roof fell and damaged at least three cars in Alcantara. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
A falling tree damaged cars near the Clube Fluvial Portuense
The force of water pushes a trash can on Rua das Pretas street in Lisbon
Rain in a shopping center in Peniche
Falling advertising panel damaged car in Valongo
A falling advertising panel damaged a van Wednesday afternoon in Walongo.
According to CM According to a PSP source, the incident took place on Rua Fonseca Diaz, next to Aldi de Valongo. The alarm was raised around 15:00.
The collapse of the structure, located next to a roundabout, was caused by strong winds that were felt in the northern region and as a result of which several areas, including Porto, were placed under a yellow warning.
According to the same source, no casualties were reported.
PSP took responsibility for the incident.
Civil Defense recorded 280 incidents between 7am and 3pm.
The National Emergency Management and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) recorded 280 incidents due to bad weather between 7am and 3pm this Wednesday, most of which involved trees and buildings falling due to the wind.
In Cacchias, water flows intensely through the streets.
The heavy rain also caused flooding in the municipality of Oeiras. In Linda a Velha, one of the main avenues was flooded around noon.
Rua das Pretas in Lisbon is again flooded due to bad weather. Several boxes were swept away by the force of the water, making it difficult for vehicles to move.
Author: morning Post This Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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