Depression Bruna in Madeira: family of five displaced following flood

A family of five was displaced in Santa Cruz, Madeira, due to flooding on Saturday 7 November. Civil Protection recorded over 100 weather-related incidents in the archipelago caused by depression Bruna, and two I Liga football matches were postponed.

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If you are in Madeira, be aware that the region is experiencing significant weather disruption from depression Bruna, which has caused flooding and widespread incidents across the islands.

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