There are 54 municipalities at risk of flooding, Algarve most affected

The number of municipalities at risk of urban flooding in mainland Portugal has decreased significantly. The latest report from the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency highlights five main areas of concern: Greater Lisbon and the Tagus Valley, the West, southern Coimbra, Beira Interior, and the Algarve. The storm Charles is impacting the Algarve the most, with intense rainfall expected. Special attention is given to the Tejo region, Sesimbra, and the West due to the risk of rapid urban flooding. The North is experiencing less precipitation and wind. The agency has ruled out the risk of severe and prolonged floods, as reservoirs still have capacity and the ground can absorb water after a dry summer.