The Environment Agency (APA) has identified 101 municipalities at risk of urban flooding. Leiria has declared an alert status, and Coimbra is activating its emergency plan.
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The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has issued an alert regarding the risk of urban flooding in 101 municipalities across the country due to heavy rainfall. Officials are particularly concerned about the potential for small streams to overflow.
The insolvency administrator for the property owner has issued a 10-day notice for residents to provide legal proof of their right to occupy the units. The Bloco de Esquerda party is calling for Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas to fulfill a previous promise to exercise the municipal right of first refusal on the property.
Several districts in mainland Portugal and the Madeira archipelago are under orange and yellow weather warnings for heavy rain, strong wind and rough seas due to the impact of the Bruna and Charles depressions. Orange alerts for heavy rain are in effect for Lisbon, Setúbal, Santarém, Castelo Branco, Évora and Portalegre until 09:00 on Tuesday 10 November, transitioning to yellow until Wednesday 11 November; Madeira will be under an orange warning from 21:00 on Tuesday 10 November. Depression Charles is expected to bring intensified weather conditions, including gusts up to 120 km/h, from Wednesday 11 November.