Heavy rainfall caused by the Charles depression led to flooded roads, submerged vehicles, and flooded homes in the Lisbon region, specifically in Alverca and Camarate.
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Read today’s briefingThe Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority (ASF) advises consumers to check their insurance policies for natural phenomena coverage, which is not mandatory for home or vehicle policies. If you suffer damage, document it with photos, videos, and invoices and report it to your insurer within the contractual deadline or, at most, within eight days from 11 November 2026. Portugal is in an alert state on 11 November 2026, with schools and non-essential public services closed and potential travel and infrastructure disruptions.
Heavy rain caused flooding in Vila Franca de Xira, leading to 91 registered incidents, 72 of which were floods, and the closure of four roads including areas in Granja, Vila Longa, and Rua da Estação in Alverca. The municipal and emergency services monitored the situation, noting that water levels remained lower than in previous storm events earlier this year.
The Charles depression has caused significant flooding, tree falls, and structural damage across the Algarve, leading to 192 incidents in the Faro district today, Wednesday 11 November. Four people in Armação de Pêra (Silves) were displaced due to home flooding, and multiple road closures and power outages were reported across the region. While the red weather warning was lifted, an orange warning for rough seas remains in effect until 21:00 today.