Traffic on motorways managed by Brisa, including the A1 and A2, dropped by more than 50% on Wednesday 11 November compared to the previous week and the same day in 2025. This reduction was due to the preventive measures enacted by the government, such as telework recommendations and the closure of public services and schools in response to the storm.
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Read today’s briefingThe GNR has placed approximately 1,100 military personnel on standby to respond to the impact of depression Charles, which is expected to reach mainland Portugal on Wednesday 11 November. Resources include monitoring road networks, potentially closing roads or creating emergency corridors, and assisting with evacuations or support in areas affected by flooding or landslides.
Due to Storm Charles, traffic is restricted on six national roads across the districts of Setúbal, Portalegre and Guarda. The government has placed mainland Portugal on alert until 23:59 on Wednesday 11 November 2026, ordering the closure of schools and non-essential public services while recommending telework and limiting travel.
More than half of the scheduled flights at Lisbon Airport have been cancelled due to weather conditions caused by depression Charles, which is affecting airports across Portugal.