Storm Leonardo
has brought heavy rain, rising rivers and serious flooding to Portugal this
week, and worse may be to come as the country braces for storm Marta this
weekend.
Some of
the most serious flooding has been in the Tagus region,
South of
Lisbon, in the Alentejo, as well as the Algarve.
The Civil
Protection Agency issued a red alert for the Tagus basin as waterflow there
doubled. This was due to sudden dam discharges.
South of
Lisbon, homes had to be evacuated, and schools closed as the storm continued to
smash across both Portugal and Spain.
In the Algarve,
the fierce winds, continuing rain and pounding seas have necessitated rescue operations and caused many road
blockages due to landslides and fallen trees.
Emergence
servicesremain on full alert.
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