Photo gallery. Images of bad weather in Portugal

The storm Charles has put Portugal on alert, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. After affecting Madeira, it is now approaching the mainland, leading to travel disruptions. The government has advised against unnecessary travel and encouraged teleworking. In Algés, businesses are preparing for potential flooding, and public transport is less crowded due to cancellations. The alert for the mainland is in effect throughout Wednesday due to worsening weather conditions.

Fact-check this story: paste the text or link into Justifact and get a verdict with the sources consulted.