The city of Lisbon saw very low foot traffic, closed shops, and reduced public transport usage on Wednesday 11 November as residents followed authorities' advice to stay home during the storm Charles. Many services and schools were closed, and most workers opted for remote work.
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Storm Charles dropped 479 millimeters of rain in 12 hours, exceeding the 387 millimeters recorded during the February 2010 storm. Despite the record rainfall, no serious incidents were reported, though there are reports of road closures, landslides, and displaced families.
Eight districts are under red warning due to storms Charles and Bruna, with severe wind gusts up to 120 km/h and high seas. On Wednesday 11 November, all public and private schools, non-essential public services, and courts in affected areas will be closed. Lisbon is closing tunnels, parks, and museums, and the government advises teleworking where possible.
Employment lawyer Gonçalo Caro explains that workers can have a justified absence during a state of alert, such as the one declared for Storm Charles, provided they can prove the impossibility of reaching their workplace due to the severe weather conditions.