Ministry of Internal Administration says alert state ends at midnight and expects normality on Thursday

The national state of alert declared for Storm Charles expires at midnight on Wednesday 11 November 2026. While the government expects a return to normal operations on Thursday 12 November 2026, repair work may continue.

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As the official state of alert ends at midnight on 11 November, you can expect emergency restrictions and closures associated with the alert to lift on 12 November, though you should remain aware of potential ongoing repair works.

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