The municipality of Sines experienced only minor, isolated incidents during Storm Charles. Local authorities report that the period of high alert remains ongoing, though the initial impact was less severe than anticipated.
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Storm Charles dropped 479 millimeters of rain in 12 hours, exceeding the 387 millimeters recorded during the February 2010 storm. Despite the record rainfall, no serious incidents were reported, though there are reports of road closures, landslides, and displaced families.
Storm Charles brings red weather warnings to Madeira from 21:00 today, 10 November, until 06:00 on Wednesday, 11 November, and to eight mainland districts on Wednesday, 11 November. The government has declared a national alert state for the mainland on Wednesday, 11 November, closing all schools, suspending outdoor events, and restricting access to parks and coastal areas. Public transport services, including Rede Expressos, will be suspended or restricted, and non-urgent medical appointments and elective surgeries are cancelled in several hospital units.
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Storm Charles has caused over 500 incidents and left approximately 2,000 customers without electricity as of 12:00 on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Authorities warn that the most severe impacts are expected in the Alentejo and Algarve regions until 18:00 today. Several Local Health Units (ULS) nationwide have suspended scheduled consultations, exams, and screenings.