Man swept away by overflowing stream in Madeira found alive

A man was rescued after being trapped in a flooded garage in the parish of São Roque, Funchal, due to heavy rainfall from storm Charles. Madeira was under a red warning until 6:00 on Wednesday 11 November, and the regional government ordered the closure of schools and non-essential services until 13:00 on Wednesday 11 November.

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If you are in Madeira, be aware that severe weather has caused closures of public services, schools, pedestrian paths, and transport services including ferry and cruise connections on Wednesday 11 November.

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Man swept away by overflowing stream in Madeira found alive · Correio da Manhã · 17m ago
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