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Portugal braces for Storm Charles; to shut schools, ready rescue teams

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Portugal is preparing for severe weather from Storm Charles by shutting schools and non-essential public services on November 9, with wind gusts up to 150 kph expected. Interior Minister Luis Neves announced emergency measures including alerting rescue teams and the army due to potential extreme conditions. The storm follows earlier heavy rains from Storm Bruna in Spain and Portugal, causing flooding and evacuations; for instance, about 3,000 people were evacuated from Piedralaves in Spain's Ávila province due to dam overflow risks.
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As of November 11, Portugal has shut down all schools and non-essential public services, canceled more than 300 flights across four international airports, and put emergency services and army units on high alert due to the arrival of Storm Charles. The storm brought heavy rainfall and strong winds but caused less damage than initially forecasted by Portugal's weather service IPMA. Wind gusts reached up to 160 kph (93 mph) in some areas, with waves along the coastlines reaching up to seven meters, potentially peaking at 13 meters. Authorities warned residents to avoid beaches and coastal regions due to the risk of flooding and dangerous sea conditions. The government's proactive measures included preemptive actions following criticism for its handling of earlier storms in January and February, which had caused significant property damage across the Iberian Peninsula.

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Portugal is preparing for severe weather from Storm Charles by shutting schools and non-essential public services on November 9, with wind gusts up to 150 kph expected. Interior Minister Luis Neves announced emergency measures including alerting rescue teams and the army due to potential extreme conditions. The storm follows earlier heavy rains from Storm Bruna in Spain and Portugal, causing flooding and…

Portugal braces for Storm Charles; to shut schools, ready rescue teams (this article)2 articles from The Straits Times on this story
The Independent11 Nov

Portugal has issued a state of alert due to the approaching Storm Charles, which is forecasted to bring winds up to 160kph and heavy rainfall starting Wednesday. Schools and non-essential public services have been closed nationwide, with red alerts covering southern mainland Portugal and the Madeira archipelago. Government weather expert Jorge Ponte warns of potential sting jets, a localized air current capable of…

Storm Charles: State of alert issued as Portugal to be battered by heavy rain and 160kph winds →
Euronews11 Nov

Storm Charles hit Portugal on November 11, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that led to waterlogged streets and overturned electric scooters in Costa da Caparica, south of Lisbon. The Portuguese weather agency issued red warnings for persistent heavy rain and strong winds, with waves forecasted to reach up to seven meters along the coastlines near Lisbon and Setúbal. Authorities advised residents to avoid…

Storm Charles: Heavy rain and strong winds batter Portugal →
Al Jazeera11 Nov

Portugal canceled over 300 flights and closed all schools ahead of Storm Charles, which brought wind gusts exceeding 120km/h (75mph) but caused no severe damage. The government's precautionary measures included shutting down four international airports and non-essential public services nationwide, as the storm hit with heavy rainfall and intense winds on Wednesday.

Portugal cancels more than 300 flights, shuts schools due to Storm Charles →

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LISBON Portugal Spain Storm Charles Ávila

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Portugal GPE · 3× Spain GPE · 3× Ávila GPE · 2× AEMET ORG · 1× Horcajo GPE · 1× Iberian NORP · 1× Interior ORG · 1× LISBON GPE · 1× Luis Neves PERSON · 1× Piedralaves GPE · 1×

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"There will be very tough moments when rescue efforts will be needed," Interior Minister Luis Neves said, announcing the measures that included putting all emergency services and army units on alert for what he said was likely to be "an absolutely exceptional day".
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"There will be very tough moments when rescue efforts will be needed," Interior Minister Luis Neves said, announcing the measures that included putting all emergency services and army units on alert for what he said was likely to be "an absolutely exceptional day".
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Portugal braces for Storm Charles; to shut schools, ready rescue teams · assertive framing

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Portugal braces for Storm Charles; to shut schools, ready rescue teams LISBON, Nov 10 - asserted
Portugal → brace → teams
Portugal's government has ordered schools and non-essential public services to shut on Wednesday, advising that people stay indoors wherever possible, as Storm Charles threatened to bring torrential rains and wind gusts of up to 150 kph (93 mph). asserted
Charles → order → kph
"There will be very tough moments when rescue efforts will be needed," Interior Minister Luis Neves said, announcing the measures that included putting all emergency services and army units on alert for what he said was likely to be "an absolutely exceptional day". asserted
he → need → alert
Since Sunday, Portugal and neighbouring Spain have already been pummelled by heavy rains brought by Storm Bruna, with flooding reported in several areas. asserted
flooding → neighbour → areas
In January and February this year, the Iberian peninsula was hit by a succession of storms that destroyed or damaged thousands of homes, washed away roads and caused severe economic losses. asserted
that → hit → losses
About 3,000 people were being evacuated from the town of Piedralaves in Spain's central province of Ávila on Tuesday as authorities warned of the risk of overflow at the Horcajo dam. asserted
authorities → evacuate → dam
They said no injuries or disruptions to electricity or telephone services had been reported so far. asserted
injuries → say → electricity
Spain's weather service AEMET warned that parts of Cáceres and Ávila provinces could receive more than 120 mm (4.72 inches) of rain in 12 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, raising the risk of flooding. uncertain
parts → warn → flooding
It also warned of hurricane-strength winds exceeding 130 kph on the Canary Island of La Palma on Wednesday. asserted
It → warn → Wednesday
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