"Many affected roofs and dragging of automobiles". Albergaria-a-Velha takes stock of damage caused by hailstormPhoto by wal_172619 on Pexels
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"Many affected roofs and dragging of automobiles". Albergaria-a-Velha takes stock of damage caused by hailstorm

CNN Portugal6 September 2026 at 09:37

Albergaria-a-Velha is taking stock of the damages caused by a strong hailstorm that hit the municipality. The ice storm caused significant damage in the region, affecting numerous building coverings and dwellings.

Among the most visible damages are the roof damages to several dwellings and establishments in the area. The force of the hailstorm was sufficient to drag automobiles, evidencing the exceptional intensity of the storm that hit the locality.

CNN Portugal followed the situation on the ground, with journalist Leonor Lazera Araújo collecting testimonies and documenting the effects of the extreme meteorological occurrence that hit the Aveiro district.

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