Rising water levels lead to activation of emergency plan for the Tagus basin

The emergency plan for the Tagus basin was activated to level blue (the lowest alert tier) on Thursday 12 November due to rising water levels in the river and its tributaries. While the current flow rate at Almourol is approximately 1400 m³/s—above the 1200 m³/s threshold—authorities describe this as a preventive measure for increased surveillance rather than an indication of widespread flooding.

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If you are in the Tagus basin area, be aware that authorities expect potential urban flooding, landslides, and road circulation difficulties due to rainfall accumulation and overflowing streams in the coming days.

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