Algarve Daily News20 AugExtreme heat leaves dozens of fish dead near Armação de Pêra, as Council urgently works to fix issue
Critically low oxygen levels in the water of the Alcantarilha creek near Armação de Pêra, caused by extreme heat, are leading to the washing up of dozens of dead fish. The local council has been prompted to urgently prepare an operation to flush and replenish the waterway.
Algarve Daily News10 AugAlentejo rail users criticise ‘broken air conditioning in temperatures exceeding 40°C, seat-booking difficulties, and delays’
The Alentejo Railway Users’ Committee has criticised railway operators for difficulties booking seats, “constant delays”, and poor conditions on the trains operating between Beja and Casa Branca, in the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo. These services connect Beja with the wider rail network towards Lisbon and the Algar
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.
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
Algarve Daily News18 Jun‘Temperatures above 40ºC over coming days’: Government urges public to avoid activities that could begin wildfires
The Minister for Internal Administration on Thursday urged the public to avoid activities that could trigger wildfires amidst the high temperatures forecast for the coming days, including the traditional release of hot-air paper lanterns during the São João festivities.
Algarve Daily News15 JunAlgarve municipalities under very high rural wildfire risk, expected to remain elevated all week
Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira were placed under a very high rural wildfire risk warning this Monday, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).