Bad weather. MAI denies "excessive caution" and says there could have been a "colossal tragedy"

The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, defended the government's actions during the storm Charles, stating there was no "excessive caution". He emphasized that the proactive measures taken prevented a potential catastrophe. Neves highlighted the civil response of the Portuguese people to stay home as requested. He noted that the storm could have resulted in significant destruction and casualties if not for the government's decisions. The minister mentioned improvements in preparedness since storm Kristin, including pre-positioning teams and enhancing energy and communication redundancy. He stressed the importance of proactive measures in facing increasing climate challenges.