Sandbags at shop doors. Cascais prepares for possible floods

Business owners in downtown Cascais are placing sandbags at their storefronts in anticipation of heavy rain caused by the Charles depression. Concerns are focused on a specific plaza prone to flooding during intense rainfall.

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If you live or work in downtown Cascais, prepare for potential street flooding and travel disruption in low-lying areas during the period of intense rain.

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