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Bad weather: «Those with lung diseases may worsen with temperature variations»

The former commander of the Sacavém Firefighters, Armando Batista, warned about the risks associated with bad weather, highlighting that people with lung diseases may see their condition worsen due to temperature variations. He also warned about the increase in the frequency of road accidents during periods of adverse weather conditions.

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