Civil Protection has installed barriers to prevent public access to beaches in Porto as a precautionary measure due to alerts for strong sea conditions.
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Numerous cultural venues, including state and municipal museums, monuments, and theatres, will be closed on Wednesday 11 November due to the arrival of depression Charles. The closures affect sites in various locations, including Lisbon, Porto, Cascais, Sintra, Faro, Guarda, Viseu, Figueira da Foz, and Espinho, with some performances cancelled or postponed.
Approximately 2,000 customers remained without power as of 19:30 on Tuesday 10 November. Due to the worsening weather from the storm 'Charles', all E-Redes service points will be closed to the public on Wednesday 11 November; meanwhile, the government has ordered the closure of schools and non-essential public services across all districts for that day.
The Prime Minister has recommended the suspension of Web Summit operations for Wednesday 11 November due to extreme weather, though the final decision rests with the organizers. Additionally, schools and non-essential public services are closed across the country on 11 November, with potential closures of bridges and flight restrictions, as a nationwide alert is in effect due to the storm 'Charles'.