Why Charles was less severe than expected

The storm Charles had less impact than anticipated due to its unpredictable nature, according to meteorologists. The Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, noted that nature played a role in mitigating the storm's effects, leading to the deactivation of the crisis cabinet. Meteorologists explained that the storm's trajectory changed, splitting into two distinct low-pressure systems, which reduced its intensity. Although Charles caused significant occurrences, including flooding and flight cancellations, the overall damage was less severe than initially feared. Experts emphasized the inherent unpredictability of weather phenomena and the importance of precautionary measures.