Cabo Verde Not Affected by Recent Portuguese Weather Conditions

The Portuguese Protection Civil reported 73 incidents related to bad weather during the early hours of the morning. Most of these incidents occurred in the North, Center, and Alentejo regions. The incidents included 46 cases of flooding, mainly in public areas, 15 cases of fallen trees, and seven cases of road cleaning. There were also some cases of structural collapses and landslides.

According to Alberto Fernandes, the incidents were promptly resolved, and no serious situations were reported. The breakdown of the incidents by region was as follows: 27 in the North, 20 in the Center, 20 in Alentejo, and six in the Lisbon and Vale do Tejo region. A total of 249 personnel were deployed to respond to the incidents, supported by 98 land-based resources.

The bad weather in mainland Portugal is being influenced by the Bruna depression, centered north of the Azores. Successive frontal waves are expected to affect the region until at least Friday, November 13. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued a yellow alert for 16 districts on the mainland due to forecasts of rain, wind, thunderstorms, and strong maritime agitation.

The yellow alert, the least severe of a three-level scale, is issued by IPMA when there is a risk situation for certain activities dependent on the weather. The alert was issued due to the expected weather conditions, which could impact various activities. The IPMA is closely monitoring the situation and providing updates to the public.

Meanwhile, the Autonomous Region of Madeira was also affected by the Bruna depression over the weekend. The region experienced strong rain, wind, and maritime agitation, resulting in nine people being displaced. Four of the displaced individuals were from the Funchal area, while the remaining five were from the Santa Cruz municipality.

The impact of the bad weather was not limited to Portugal and Madeira. The Cabo Verde region was not affected by the recent weather conditions. However, the neighboring regions were affected, and the authorities are taking necessary precautions to mitigate the effects of the bad weather.

The Protection Civil and IPMA are working together to monitor the situation and provide updates to the public. The authorities are urging people to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the weather conditions. The situation is being closely monitored, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Key points

• 73 incidents related to bad weather were reported in Portugal.
• The incidents were promptly resolved, and no serious situations were reported.
• A yellow alert was issued for 16 districts on the mainland due to forecasts of rain, wind, thunderstorms, and strong maritime agitation.