The Portugal News5 JulWhat not to keep in the car during a heatwave
The sharp rise in temperatures in Portugal, with thermometers approaching or exceeding the 40ºC mark in various parts of the country, calls for extra caution when leaving or storing items in vehicles.
Portugal Resident4 JulOver 1,000 firefighters, including reinforcements from Spain, continue to battle Vouzela wildfire
The picture this morning as the country wakes up to yet another day of extremely high temperatures is that the blaze that began over 48-hours ago, in the early hours The post Over 1,000 firefighters, including reinforcements from Spain, continue to battle Vouzela wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News3 JulFaro-Lisbon trains cancelled: Some Intercidades services suspended as extreme heat grips Portugal
Portugal's national rail operator, CP – Comboios de Portugal, suspended six Intercidades (Intercity) train services linking Lisbon with other parts of the country this Friday, 3 July, as an intense heatwave pushed temperatures to exceptional levels.
The Portugal News3 JulPortugal faces sweltering nights as heatwave continues
Portugal is facing another stretch of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to remain unusually high both during the day and overnight until at least 5 July.
Portugal Resident3 JulRed heat warning extended to 12 districts until Sunday
IPMA, Portugal’s national meteorological institute, has increased the number of districts in mainland Portugal under a red heat warning from 10 to 12. The situation is set to continue until The post Red heat warning extended to 12 districts until Sunday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 JulDo I need to take electrolytes in a heatwave?
The electrolyte products industry has ballooned into a massive market.
The Portugal News2 JulPortuguese municipality provides cool spaces for the population due to heatwave
The Fronteira City Council, in the Portalegre district, has made municipal spaces available to serve as temporary, air-conditioned shelters to protect the population from the "extreme heat wave," the city hall announced.
Algarve Daily News2 JulPortugal declares ‘state of alert’ over heatwave: Country is facing a 40°C ‘powder keg’, Government minister warns
The Government declared a state of alert on Thursday, 2 July, in response to the extreme temperatures forecast until Monday. Warnings have been issued over the worrying combination of oppressive heat and strong winds in Portugal's interior regions, fanning the flames of concern due to a relatively high risk of wildfire
Portugal Resident2 JulThunderstorm risk looms over Portugal’s World Cup clash with Croatia
Portugal’s World Cup last-32 clash against Croatia in Toronto could be affected by severe weather, with Canadian authorities forecasting thunderstorms and extreme heat around the time of kick-off. Environment Canada The post Thunderstorm risk looms over Portugal’s World Cup clash with Croatia appeared first on Portugal
The Portugal News2 JulNew EU air conditioning guidance could help households reduce summer energy bills
As temperatures climb across southern Europe, new European Union guidance on air conditioning use could help households cut electricity costs while staying comfortable during the hottest months.
Portugal Resident2 JulMinister warns of possible localised power cuts, calls for restraint
With the entire country focused on the ongoing heatwave, the list of do’s and don’ts is growing by the minute. Aside from the prohibitions introduced by the ‘situation of alert’, The post Minister warns of possible localised power cuts, calls for restraint appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 Jul“Absolutely terrible days ahead”: Portugal enters ‘situation of alert’
Portugal will enter a ‘situation of alert’ from midnight tonight due to the exceptional heat forecast for the next few days. In a press conference this morning, interior minister Luís The post “Absolutely terrible days ahead”: Portugal enters ‘situation of alert’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulLisbon opens metro stations overnight to protect homeless from heatwave
Three Lisbon metro stations will remain open overnight to provide cooler shelter for people experiencing homelessness as Portugal braces for an intense heatwave expected to push temperatures as high as The post Lisbon opens metro stations overnight to protect homeless from heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulGovernment presents ‘heatwave strategy’, warning of rising death risk
Portugal’s government has unveiled a broader national strategy to tackle extreme heat, warning that the country’s response must begin in communities rather than hospitals, but admitting even so the risk The post Government presents ‘heatwave strategy’, warning of rising death risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulRed weather warning to be issued in Portugal due to heatwave
The districts of Lisbon and Setúbal will be under a red warning due to the heat starting on 2 July, with Coimbra and Leiria following on 3 July, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
The Portugal News1 JulSevere weather warning issued in Portugal due to high temperatures
The districts of Beja, Évora, Portalegre, and Castelo Branco will be under an orange heat warning starting on 1 July, with the warning later extending to other regions, the IPMA announced.
Portugal Resident1 JulGovernment ready to declare ‘state of alert’ as temperatures rise above 40ºC
Portugal’s government is considering declaring a state of alert as extreme heat, strong easterly winds and critically low humidity combine to create what officials warn could be one of the The post Government ready to declare ‘state of alert’ as temperatures rise above 40ºC appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunPortugal needs cooling centres to protect vulnerable during heatwaves – health experts
Health experts are calling on municipalities across Portugal to establish air-conditioned cooling centres to protect vulnerable people as the country experiences increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves. The appeal comes from The post Portugal needs cooling centres to protect vulnerable during heatwaves – health exp
Portugal Resident30 JunLifeguards warn of increased drowning risk as heatwave approaches
Portugal‘s lifeguards are calling on authorities to include drowning warnings in public heatwave alerts, warning that soaring temperatures in the coming days are likely to drive more people into the The post Lifeguards warn of increased drowning risk as heatwave approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .