Charles. Elderly man rescued from flooded garage in Funchal

A storm in Madeira led to the rescue of a 74-year-old man trapped in a flooded garage. The Regional Civil Protection Service reported 328 incidents, involving 813 personnel and 341 vehicles. The man, Adriano Gomes, was trapped by rising waters in São Roque and had to cling to a metal bar while waiting for help. He was found an hour after being reported missing and was taken to the hospital for precautionary checks. Other incidents included family evacuations and road blockages due to landslides and fallen trees, with Funchal being the most affected area. The regional government has closed all hiking trails for safety reasons.