Government warns of dangers from depression Charles and advises: 'Only go out if it is truly necessary'

The government issued a weather warning regarding the arrival of depression Charles, which is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds reaching 120 km/h, with waves up to five meters, affecting both the mainland and Madeira. The risk of flooding, landslides, and power or communication outages is elevated, and the government advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel and exercise extreme caution if driving.