"Do not underestimate or downplay the danger of these extreme phenomena," asks Luís Montenegro

The Prime Minister has declared a state of alert and set Civil Protection to maximum readiness for the arrival of storm Charles. The government has ordered remote work for all eligible public-sector tasks for Wednesday 11 November and advises the private sector to do the same, while also recommending the suspension of Web Summit activities scheduled for Wednesday 11 November.

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If you are in Portugal, expect severe weather on Wednesday 11 November; avoid travel, work from home if possible, and follow all official safety instructions from Civil Protection.

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