The president of the Center for Studies and Intervention in Civil Protection states that the preparation of authorities for bad weather is positive, highlighting the measures announced and the warnings issued to municipalities at risk.
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Storm Charles resulted in 1630 incidents across Portugal, primarily flooding, with the highest impact in the Greater Lisbon, Setúbal Peninsula, and Algarve regions. Authorities activated 34 municipal emergency plans, while one person required assistance and four evacuations were carried out.
Civil Protection has updated its forecasts for storm Charles, noting that while the impact in the Lisbon region may be lower than initially expected, the Alentejo and Algarve regions face more significant weather risks. Over 500 incidents have been recorded across the country as of midday on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Civil Protection has activated the maximum readiness level across the entire country due to a storm. Emergency teams are prepared for tasks including pumping water from flooded areas and clearing roads, and the public is warned of potential electricity and communication outages.