Storm Charles: Deserted Lisbon revives pandemic times

Storm Charles has caused significant disruption in Lisbon this Wednesday, 11 November 2026, leading to empty streets and closed businesses. Authorities are officially recommending that the public limit their travel to only what is strictly necessary.

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If you are in Lisbon, follow the authorities' recommendation to restrict your travel to only essential trips today, 11 November 2026, due to the severe weather conditions caused by Storm Charles.

Correio da Manhã· 3h agoRead original ↗

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Media-reported alerts

Pingo Doce to close stores this Wednesday · Diário de Notícias · 23h ago
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Traffic restricted on the A1 near Vialonga due to Storm Charles · Correio da Manhã · 4h ago
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- Twelve people relocated due to the effects of rain in Palmela · Correio da Manhã
Uber Eats delivery service suspended in different parts of the country · Expresso · 6h ago
Speed limit reduced to 60 km/h on 25 de Abril Bridge and 80 km/h on Vasco da Gama · Correio da Manhã · 7h ago

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Orange and yellow rough sea warnings, Wednesday to Thursday
orange warningIPMA· 7 districts· until 03:00
CP has cancelled the RENFE strike in the North and Porto area from Tuesday 10 November until Thursday 12 November.
CP· Porto area +1· until 12 Nov

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