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Rain and wind cause damage, fallen trees and flooding in São Miguel

Heavy rain and strong winds on the island of São Miguel on Saturday 14 November 2026 caused infrastructure damage and flooding. Incidents include damaged event tents and a fallen tree in the Lagoa municipality, as well as flooding in Lagoa and Ponta Delgada.

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If you are in São Miguel, exercise caution due to weather-related damage and potential disruptions to local roads in the affected areas of Lagoa and Ponta Delgada.

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