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September dries up the springs or washes away the bridges: will the weather fulfill the old proverb?

The article analyzes the weather forecast for September in Portugal, a month that marks the beginning of climatological autumn. The text explores the old proverb "September dries the springs or washes away the bridges," which reflects the characteristic unpredictability of this month, alternating between periods of drought and intense rains. Data on the expected climate conditions and the gradual transition from summer to autumn in mainland Portugal and the islands are presented.

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