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Heat and fire risk. Seven districts under yellow warning until 9pm on Monday

RTP Notícias6 September 2026 at 09:30

The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) issued a hot weather warning for seven districts of the country. The yellow warning will be in effect until 9pm on Monday.

The heat will persist at the beginning of the week, maintaining conditions of high temperatures. This prolonged heat situation raises concerns regarding the fire risk.

The seven districts covered by the yellow warning are not specified in the article, but include areas of mainland Portuguese territory. IPMA is the body responsible for monitoring and alerting for these adverse weather conditions.

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