Storm Charles is causing widespread disruption to outdoor St. Martin's Day (Magusto) celebrations across Portugal, forcing many events to move indoors or be cancelled.
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Rainy and unsettled weather persists in the Sintra area throughout this Wednesday 11 November, following the path of Storm Charles. Local streams, drainage systems, and low-lying streets are at risk of flooding.
Storm Charles resulted in 1630 incidents across Portugal, primarily flooding, with the highest impact in the Greater Lisbon, Setúbal Peninsula, and Algarve regions. Authorities activated 34 municipal emergency plans, while one person required assistance and four evacuations were carried out.
The city of Lisbon saw very low foot traffic, closed shops, and reduced public transport usage on Wednesday 11 November as residents followed authorities' advice to stay home during the storm Charles. Many services and schools were closed, and most workers opted for remote work.