Storm 'Bruna' causes flooding and road obstructions; IPMA warns of 'Charles' depression for Wednesday

Storm Bruna caused widespread flooding, fallen trees, and car submergence across the country on Tuesday 10 November, with 130 incidents reported in Lisbon overnight. For Wednesday 11 November, IPMA has escalated warnings to red in 10 districts, including Beja, Évora, Faro, Leiria, Lisboa, Portalegre, Santarém, and Setúbal, due to the arrival of depression Charles, which is expected to bring winds of up to 140 km/h.

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If you are in one of the 10 districts under red warning on Wednesday 11 November, expect dangerous conditions including high winds and flooding; avoid unnecessary travel and follow civil protection advice.

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