"Exceptional aptitude": Storm Charles has passed and Montenegro gives special praise to Luís Neves

The Prime Minister confirmed that the alert status for storm Charles ends at 00:00 on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and the government's crisis operations centre (CorGov) is being deactivated. Despite the storm causing less severe effects than initially forecast, the government maintained that preventive measures were necessary and justified.

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The storm alert is officially over, meaning emergency operational restrictions that were in place are being lifted.

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"We gave a very positive response": Luís Montenegro satisfied with the posture of the Portuguese during the storm

The state of alert declared due to the depression Charles ended at the end of the day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The government's crisis center is being deactivated after the storm had less impact on the mainland than anticipated.

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After depression Charles, a 'storm corridor' is coming: prepare for heavy rain until the 18th

Meteorological forecasts indicate a 'storm corridor' bringing successive cold fronts with intense rain, strong winds, and rough seas starting late Sunday 15 November and lasting for three days until 18 November. Accumulated rainfall could reach 100 to 150 liters per square meter, especially in the North and mountainous areas, with wind gusts up to 70 km/h and waves reaching five meters.

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Montenegro: "Do not underestimate the risk" of storm Charles

The Prime Minister warned that the country may face difficult conditions on Wednesday 11 November due to storm Charles, with the period of greatest pressure expected in the afternoon. The Government has declared a state of alert, put emergency services on maximum readiness, and activated the CorGov crisis centre, while mandating telework for the Public Administration and advising companies to do the same.

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