Greater Lisbon with more than half of the 1,240 occurrences recorded on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Portugal recorded 1,240 weather-related incidents, primarily affecting Greater Lisbon, which accounted for 642 occurrences. The second most impacted area was the Setúbal Peninsula with 127 incidents. The majority of reports involved flooding, fallen trees, and structural collapses. A total of 4,645 emergency responders were deployed, but no casualties were reported. Due to worsening weather conditions from the incoming depression Charles, the government has closed schools and non-essential public services across all districts, with potential bridge closures and air traffic restrictions. Intense rain and strong winds are expected, with gusts possibly exceeding 150 km/h.
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