"Six pumps don't solve the flooding problem," minister warns in Montemor-o-VelhoPhoto by Oscar Sánchez on Pexels
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"Six pumps don't solve the flooding problem," minister warns in Montemor-o-Velho

Notícias de Coimbra29 August 2026 at 20:57

The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, visited Montemor-o-Velho this Saturday to address the flooding issue in the region. During the visit, the government official assured that studies are being carried out on the situation.

However, the minister warned that "six pumps don't solve the flooding problem," conveying a message of caution regarding the structural solutions that have been implemented or planned for the area.

Maria da Graça Carvalho's visit comes in the context of growing concerns from the local population regarding the recurring floods that affect the municipality of Montemor-o-Velho, an area historically vulnerable to flooding phenomena.

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