Over half of 1,240 weather-related incidents on Tuesday occurred in Greater Lisbon

Following 1,240 incidents on Tuesday due to severe weather, the government has declared a state of alert for mainland Portugal for Wednesday 11 November. This alert includes the closure of all schools and non-essential public services across all districts, with potential bridge closures and air traffic restrictions.

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Because the government has ordered the closure of schools and non-essential public services across mainland Portugal for Wednesday 11 November, you should expect significant disruptions to services and travel, and avoid unnecessary movement during the state of alert.

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