FLOODED ROADS, MORE TO COME

So much rain in recent weeks forced the closure of 25 national and municipal roads in Portugal from 7 am today,

Tuesday.

 

The closures were due to either flooding or landslides, mainly in northern and central regions, according to the National Republican Guard (GNR).

More flooding is expected in the days ahead in parts of the country including the districts of  Lisbon, Faro, Porto, Beja, Evora, Santarem, Coimbra, Setubal, Leiria, Alvaro, Vila Real, Vana do Castelo, Castelo Branco, Vase, Braga and Barranca

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere issued red alerts for exceptionally rough seas.

 

Storms with extremely high winds have been battering Portugal. The National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection reported 490 incidents between midnight and 7.45 am today, mostly involving flooding and fallen trees.  During the night 1,964 and 64 vehicles were deployed across the country, though apparently no  emergency  treatment was needed.