Depression Charles: Civil Protection has begun sending preventive SMS to the whole country

Civil Protection is sending a preventive text message to all mobile phones currently in Portugal, in both Portuguese and English, due to the arrival of depression Charles. The alerts are being distributed throughout the afternoon of Wednesday 11 November 2026.

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If you receive this alert, it concerns your safety regarding the approaching storm; follow the official guidelines provided in the message and check local weather updates for potential disruptions to travel or public services.

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