15 minutes: IPMA puts 13 districts under yellow warning due to heavy rain and thunderstorm
SIC Notícias26 August 2026 at 14:37
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) placed 13 districts of mainland Portugal under yellow warning due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. There is also a forecast of wind gusts that can reach 70 kilometers per hour. The yellow warning, which represents risk for certain activities dependent on meteorological conditions, should remain in effect at least until 18:00 on Wednesday.
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Journalist Ana Leal presented updated data on the municipalities of Leiria and Marinha Grande affected by Storm Kristin, revealing that many houses still remain unrebuilt. The highlight of the report was given to the bureaucracy that has been making it difficult and delaying the arrival of financial aid to the populations affected by the storm.
Storm Kristin continues to affect the populations of Leiria and Marinha Grande, with many houses still unrebuilt. Journalist Ana Leal presented updated data on the situation, showing that bureaucracy has been a significant obstacle in the distribution of aid to affected populations, delaying the recovery process of the areas devastated by the storm.
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