LORDELO WANTS MEASURES TO STOP FLOODS AND WATER RUNOFF FROM SERRA DO ALVÃO
Canal N – Notícias – Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro29 August 2026 at 09:27
The Parish Assembly of Lordelo, in Vila Real, received a recommendation proposal to evaluate and prevent risks associated with rainwater runoff from the slopes of Serra do Alvão. The initiative was presented by Bruno José da Silva Alves, elected through the movement Juntos Por Lordelo, following several incidents recorded in the parish between September 2025 and August of this year.
Floods, flash floods, erosion and dragging of earth, mud and stones affected different areas, namely M313, Bairro das Cales, Bairro do Conho, Giesteira, Ribada and Bairro da Cal. The records collected also show situations of water accumulation and sediment deposition near roads and dwellings.
Given the repetition of these episodes, the proposal advocates for a joint technical assessment between the Parish Council, the Municipality of Vila Real and other competent entities. Among the suggested measures are surveys of critical points, verification of drainage infrastructures and study of water retention solutions and sediment control.
If approved, the Parish Council must present, within 60 days, information to the Parish Assembly about the actions taken and the measures to be adopted.
A Assembleia de Freguesia de Lordelo, em Vila Real, recebeu uma proposta de recomendação para avaliar e prevenir os riscos associados ao escoamento de águas pluviais provenientes da encosta da Serra do Alvão.
A iniciativa foi apresentada por Bruno José da Silva Alves, eleito pelo movimento Juntos Por Lordelo, na sequência de várias ocorrências registadas na freguesia entre setembro de 2025 e agosto deste ano.
Inundações, enxurradas, erosão e arrastamento de terra, lama e pedras afetaram diferentes zonas, nomeadamente a M313, o Bairro das Cales, o Bairro do Conho, a Giesteira, a Ribada e o Bairro da Cal. Os registos recolhidos mostram ainda situações de acumulação de água e deposição de sedimentos junto a arruamentos e habitações.
Perante a repetição dos episódios, a proposta defende uma avaliação técnica conjunta entre a Junta de Freguesia, o Município de Vila Real e outras entidades competentes. Entre as medidas sugeridas está o levantamento dos pontos críticos, a verificação das infraestruturas de drenagem e o estudo de soluções de retenção de águas e controlo de sedimentos.
“Os registos recolhidos ao longo de aproximadamente um ano mostram que não estamos perante uma ocorrência isolada. É necessário avaliar tecnicamente o percurso das águas, a capacidade das infraestruturas existentes e os riscos para as populações”, sublinha Bruno Alves.
A recomendação prevê ainda a adoção de medidas preventivas nos locais considerados de maior risco e a avaliação do impacto de futuras intervenções em terrenos, caminhos e taludes sobre a circulação das águas e a estabilidade dos solos.
Caso seja aprovada, a Junta de Freguesia deverá apresentar, no prazo de 60 dias, informação à Assembleia de Freguesia sobre as diligências realizadas e as medidas que venham a ser adotadas.
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