Spain’s government has approved a financial aid package worth approximately €7 billion to support communities affected recent severe storms that struck the regions of Extremadura and Andalusia. The announcement follows weeks of heavy rainfall and flooding that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, agricultural land and local businesses. Authorities confirmed that more than 12,000 people […]
An engineer has called for urgent and sustained monitoring of the Mondego River dike system following the recent collapse of a section of the structure, warning that long term observation and preservation efforts appear to have been neglected. Carlos Matias Ramos, former president of the Order of Engineers and a former head of the National […]
Severe flooding in Portugal has forced the evacuation of around 3,000 residents, triggered the partial collapse of a major motorway and led to the resignation of the country’s interior minister, as weeks of relentless storms continue to batter central and southern regions. 4 The latest crisis unfolded after heavy rainfall caused a levee along the […]
A large majority of Portuguese citizens believe the country is not adequately prepared to face extreme weather events, according to new data that reflects growing public concern following a series of severe storms. The findings, published the Lusophony Barometer in a study conducted the research institute Ipespe, reveal that 83 percent of respondents do not […]
Part of downtown Alcácer do Sal in the district of Setúbal has been evacuated after rising water levels in the Sado River led to renewed flooding along the waterfront, local Civil Protection authorities confirmed. The evacuation order affects several streets in the historic centre, including Avenida dos Aviadores, after the river once again overflowed its […]
A new study the University of Aveiro concludes that compact urban development is the most sustainable model for cities and delivers significantly better air quality than dispersed growth patterns. The research adds to growing evidence that how cities are designed plays a decisive role in environmental resilience, public health, and climate adaptation. The study introduces […]
Controlled water releases were initiated at the Alqueva Dam after persistent storms pushed reservoir levels close to maximum capacity, prompting operators to take preventive action. Authorities confirmed that mid-level spillways were opened as part of a regulated discharge process designed to maintain the dam’s operational safety. At the same time, local officials in Mértola warned […]
Lisbon and several surrounding municipalities are set to receive significant public funding to reduce the impact of aircraft noise on residential areas near the capital’s main airport. Under a government backed initiative, a total of 10 million euros will be made available through the Environmental Fund to support soundproofing measures in homes affected operations at […]
Water discharge operations have been carried out at the Arade dam in southern Portugal as authorities respond to deteriorating weather conditions forecast for the coming days. Local officials confirmed that the controlled release was initiated as a preventive measure to manage rising water levels linked to heavy rainfall and unstable atmospheric conditions affecting the region. […]
Portuguese authorities have seized more than a ton of illegally transported crustaceans and bivalves during a coastal enforcement operation carried out over the weekend in central Portugal. The action was conducted the GNR Coastal and Border Control Unit in the municipality of Murtosa, following a series of inspections focused on protecting marine resources and ensuring […]
