Storm surge hits Portugal as schools close and cases rise
A severe storm has caused significant disruption across Madeira, with civil protection reporting 106 flood incidents since Thursday morning due to heavy rainfall exceeding historical records for this time of year. Authorities have declared an extreme weather phenomenon affecting Porto Santo Island as well, leading school closures on that island until Wednesday afternoon and widespread travel delays throughout the region.
Key Points
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1The number of storm occurrences in the Azores has risen to at least 105 since Thursday, with recent reports indicating a total count reaching up to 96.
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2A school on Portinho do Santo was closed until Wednesday for repairs due to severe weather conditions affecting Madeira and surrounding islands.
Developments
Perspectives
The number of occurrences in the Azores has risen to a total of 105, with one additional occurrence reported on Thursday.
— (Cmjornal.pt)Civil Protection updated its count for incidents recorded since last Friday at Madeira Island (Azores) from an initial figure of ninety-six cases as part of the ongoing storm response efforts in Portugal's Atlantic islands region during March 2019
— (Sabado.pt)A school on Porto Santo has been closed until Thursday for repairs due to severe weather conditions.
— (Sapo.pt)