Bad weather: Army suspends disaster exercise and remains at the disposal of Civil Protection

The Army suspended the Fénix 26 emergency disaster response exercise in Coimbra due to adverse weather forecasts across the country for Tuesday 10 November and Wednesday 11 November. Approximately 250 military personnel and various logistical assets remain pre-positioned in Coimbra, prepared to support the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) if the weather causes emergencies, serious accidents, or catastrophes.

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While this is a military readiness measure rather than a service disruption, it indicates a heightened official state of preparedness for severe weather that may impact travel or local infrastructure on Tuesday 10 November and Wednesday 11 November.

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