Teixeira Duarte maintained work in Lisbon during the storm

The construction union federation criticized Teixeira Duarte for not halting work in Lisbon during bad weather, while the company stated it assessed risks and adjusted operations. The FEVICCOM had urged construction firms to suspend work due to adverse conditions. They reported ongoing activity at a Teixeira Duarte site despite warnings, calling for immediate safety checks. Teixeira Duarte responded that they suspended some activities based on weather alerts and clarified that ongoing work was related to safety measures. The storm Charles caused significant disruptions across Portugal, including flooding and road closures, but no casualties were reported.

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