At least five people have died after Storm Kristin tore through central and northern Portugal, causing flooding, landslides, and widespread damage. The storm, described by the government as an extreme climactic event, has left schools shuttered, buildings damaged, and travel severely disrupted. In Figueira da Foz, a Ferris wheel overturned, and vehicles were hit when part of a building's roof was torn off.
Severe weather has struck Portugal multiple times this month. Recently, heavy rain and wind gusts reaching up to 150 km/h (95 mph) created over 3,000 weather-related incidents, with dangerous conditions reported across the country. Roads, including essential motorways, were blocked by debris, and more than 850,000 people faced power outages.
Casualties from Storm Kristin include three in the central district of Leiria, where individuals were injured by falling debris and a man died when a tree struck his car in Vila Franca de Xira. Local leaders are calling for a state of emergency amid the devastation, with the Prime Minister expressing condolences and promising recovery efforts.
As Storm Kristin advances eastward into Spain, areas remain on high alert due to expected snow and strong winds, following a similar pattern of chaos across different regions.
Severe weather has struck Portugal multiple times this month. Recently, heavy rain and wind gusts reaching up to 150 km/h (95 mph) created over 3,000 weather-related incidents, with dangerous conditions reported across the country. Roads, including essential motorways, were blocked by debris, and more than 850,000 people faced power outages.
Casualties from Storm Kristin include three in the central district of Leiria, where individuals were injured by falling debris and a man died when a tree struck his car in Vila Franca de Xira. Local leaders are calling for a state of emergency amid the devastation, with the Prime Minister expressing condolences and promising recovery efforts.
As Storm Kristin advances eastward into Spain, areas remain on high alert due to expected snow and strong winds, following a similar pattern of chaos across different regions.
