Leiria region records around fifty minor incidents due to depression Charles

The Leiria region experienced approximately fifty minor incidents, such as fallen trees and localized flooding, due to depression Charles on Wednesday 11 November 2026. All schools, public services, and public transport will resume normal operations on Thursday 12 November 2026 as the weather conditions improve.

Why it matters

If you are in the Leiria region, local services and public transport are returning to normal on Thursday 12 November 2026 following the impact of the storm.

Correio da Manhã· 42m agoRead original ↗

Useful?

This update is from Bica

Your quick shot of what's changing in Portugal and affecting your status, your home, your money, and whatever might disrupt your day. Short and clear updates, gathered from Portuguese sources.

It's free, with no signup and no app to download.

Read today’s briefing

Related updates

Public Services

APA issues flood risk alert for 101 municipalities due to Depression Charles

The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) issued a flood risk alert for 101 municipalities across Portugal due to the arrival of Depression Charles, which brings heavy rain, strong winds, and high seas. The Oeste region, including Alcobaça, Nazaré, Caldas da Rainha, and Óbidos, is considered particularly sensitive to these weather conditions.

RTP· 1d agoRead original ↗

Useful?

Public Services

Depression Charles: "The worst is at the door," warns Luís Neves

Storm Charles has caused over 500 incidents and left approximately 2,000 customers without electricity as of 12:00 on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Authorities warn that the most severe impacts are expected in the Alentejo and Algarve regions until 18:00 today. Several Local Health Units (ULS) nationwide have suspended scheduled consultations, exams, and screenings.

Público· 4h agoRead original ↗

Useful?

Public Services

Storm Charles: why the depression's core split and which regions may be affected?

The storm is expected to reach the Lisbon region, Sines, the Alentejo, and the Algarve. Experts warn that weather forecasts remain subject to change as the storm moves inland.

CNN Portugal· 6h agoRead original ↗

Useful?

Practical alerts

See all →

Media-reported alerts

Pingo Doce to close stores this Wednesday · Diário de Notícias · 22h ago
⛈️
Traffic restricted on the A1 near Vialonga due to Storm Charles · Correio da Manhã · 4h ago
+1 more report
- Twelve people relocated due to the effects of rain in Palmela · Correio da Manhã
Uber Eats delivery service suspended in different parts of the country · Expresso · 6h ago
Speed limit reduced to 60 km/h on 25 de Abril Bridge and 80 km/h on Vasco da Gama · Correio da Manhã · 6h ago

Live official alerts

Orange and yellow rough sea warnings, Wednesday to Thursday
orange warningIPMA· 7 districts· until 03:00
CP has cancelled the RENFE strike in the North and Porto area from Tuesday 10 November until Thursday 12 November.
CP· Porto area +1· until 12 Nov

See all live official alerts

About Bica

Your quick shot of what's changing in Portugal and affecting your status, your home, your money, and whatever might disrupt your day. Short and clear updates, gathered from Portuguese sources.

It's free, with no signup and no app to download.

More about Bica →

Feedback and corrections are welcome: hello@bica.now