Web Summit at risk, tunnels closed and Rossio Christmas market kept as Carlos Moedas announces storm measures

Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas announced that all city tunnels, schools, municipal parks, and cultural sites including Castelo São Jorge and Padrão dos Descobrimentos will be closed starting at midnight on Tuesday 10 November 2026 due to severe weather. Over 304 incidents have been recorded, and the mayor believes the Web Summit cannot operate on Wednesday 11 November 2026, pending a final decision by the Minister of Internal Administration. Construction on the Rossio Christmas market will be paused for Wednesday 11 November 2026, potentially delaying its opening past Friday 13 November 2026. Public transport on Carris and Metropolitano de Lisboa will run on Wednesday 11 November 2026 but be evaluated minute-by-minute, and remote work is strongly advised with municipal staff released from 16:30 on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

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If you live in or commute around Lisbon, expect major disruptions on Wednesday 11 November 2026, including closed tunnels, shut municipal schools and parks, potential Web Summit cancellation, and restricted riverside traffic, so work from home if possible and follow civil protection alerts.

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