Mobility

There is a lot of water on the roads in the Lisbon region

Heavy rainfall has led to significant accumulation of water on roads in the Lisbon region, specifically noted on the 2.ª Circular. Government and Civil Protection authorities have issued alerts urging drivers to exercise caution and drive safely due to the adverse conditions.

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If you are driving in or around Lisbon on Wednesday 11 November 2026, exercise extreme caution as water accumulation on major routes poses a direct safety risk.

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