Portugal will close non-substantial schools and public services Wednesday, as the Charles storm is expected to hit parts of the country with heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Portugal’s Interior Minister Louis Neves has urged citizens to stay at home if they can, avoid coastal areas, and work from home.
Everyone who can stay at home has declared Neves during a news conference Tuesday.
He has warned that the country is facing a difficult situation, especially on Wednesday, when it is expected to mark the worst weather conditions.
It’s a difficult and challenging time. The country will be tested, especially tomorrow, given the predicted scenario, he was quoted as telling reporters, according to Portuguese media. Diario de Noticias.
The minister has announced that the alarm situation will be in effect Wednesday, from 0000 to 23:59.
Meanwhile, eight Portuguese counties, including the capital Lisbon, have been placed at the highest level of red alert because of extreme atmospheric conditions.
The Charles Storm is expected to arrive in mainland Portugal Wednesday morning, after Tuesday’s evening passes first over the island of Madeira.
The risk of floods also remains high. An official of the Portuguese Environment Agency has warned that 101 municipalities are endangered by floods, while the roof of batica is expected to be registered at 15:20 local time on Wednesday.
In addition to the Charles storm, mainland Portugal is still under the influence of the Bruna storm, located north of the Azore Archipelago. This storm has brought heavy rainfall and has caused difficulty in transportation.
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