Storm Charles Disrupts Portugal, Causes Flight Cancellations and School Closures
· World · Al Jazeera, The Guardian
Storm Charles led to the cancellation of over 300 flights and the closure of all schools and non-essential public services across Portugal. The government urged people to stay home, resulting in largely deserted streets in cities like Lisbon. Wind gusts exceeded 120km/h in some areas, and Lisbon experienced street flooding due to clogged drains. The storm, which hit the island of Madeira earlier, passed without causing severe damage to the mainland, though the southern Algarve region remained on red alert. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro chaired a crisis unit to monitor the situation.
Why it matters
The widespread cancellations and closures impacted daily life and travel for thousands in Portugal. The government's proactive response aimed to prevent a repeat of past criticisms regarding its handling of severe weather events.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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