Portugal Resident14 JulLondon Calling – Heat, Hope and the Future
To another world? On the northern edge of the famous ‘Square Mile’ sits a loved and hated architectural ‘experiment’ called ‘The Barbican’. The name comes from the Latin word barbecana, The post London Calling – Heat, Hope and the Future appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 JulCooler weather and rain forecast after Portugal’s heatwave
Days after an exceptional heatwave sent temperatures soaring above 40ºC in many parts of Portugal, the weather is set to take a dramatic turn, with cooler conditions and even some The post Cooler weather and rain forecast after Portugal’s heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulPortugal’s firefighting Canadair aircraft unable to operate in extreme heat
Canadair CL-215 water bombers – previously described as the ‘big guns’ needed in large wildfires – are not, ultimately, the answer for a country at the mercy of increasing heatwaves. The post Portugal’s firefighting Canadair aircraft unable to operate in extreme heat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulWHO warns Europe faces ‘deadliest weeks’ as new heatwave builds
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face its “deadliest weeks” of the summer as a new heatwave develops over the Atlantic, threatening large parts of the The post WHO warns Europe faces ‘deadliest weeks’ as new heatwave builds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal’s electricity demand hits new record, due to heatwave
Electricity consumption in Portugal reached new summer highs last week due to the heatwave that has been affecting Portugal, according to figures released by REN. On July 2, daily consumption The post Portugal’s electricity demand hits new record, due to heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulHeatwave fuels extreme wildfire risk across Portugal
Most of mainland Portugal remains at high or maximum risk of wildfires as the country continues to endure an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. According to The post Heatwave fuels extreme wildfire risk across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulSadness in Póvoa de Varzim as two elderly sisters die in 44ºC heat of greenhouse
A community in Póvoa de Varzim is in mourning today for two elderly sisters, who sold fruit and vegetables at a Sunday market, and who died on Saturday harvesting produce The post Sadness in Póvoa de Varzim as two elderly sisters die in 44ºC heat of greenhouse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulTrain services return to normal as temperatures start to fall
Portugal’s main passenger train operator, CP, has restored its full service following a drop in temperatures, while maintaining preventive measures on long-distance trains, after the heatwave disrupted rail services. In The post Train services return to normal as temperatures start to fall appeared first on Portugal Re
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 .
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 .
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
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 .
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 .
Portugal Resident29 JunBreathe deep: this week will be another hot one!
Five districts in the interior of the country are under a yellow warning from today due to the forecast of hot, dry weather, which is set to extend across the The post Breathe deep: this week will be another hot one! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunWinter’s storms precipitate two-year shortage of pine wood
The impact of Storm Kristin on the pine industry in Portugal is set to continue for a further two years, with the timber shortage seriously affecting the sector, which has The post Winter’s storms precipitate two-year shortage of pine wood appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunTemperatures set to plummet from today
Portugal’s recent heatwave (a ‘nothing burger’ in comparison to what is being experienced elsewhere in Europe, and even the UK) is set to end abruptly today as cooler Atlantic air The post Temperatures set to plummet from today appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunAround 50 municipalities in Portugal at maximum wildfire risk
Around 50 municipalities across Portugal are at maximum wildfire risk today (June 24), according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA). The highest level of risk The post Around 50 municipalities in Portugal at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 Jun€20 million available for water-saving projects in Algarve
A further €20 million has been made available to support water infrastructure projects across the Algarve as regional authorities continue efforts to improve water efficiency and strengthen resilience to drought. The post €20 million available for water-saving projects in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunHeatwave prompts calls to close schools, postpone exams
School leaders and teachers’ unions are calling on the Portuguese government to suspend classes and postpone national exams as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures close to 37°C in several parts The post Heatwave prompts calls to close schools, postpone exams appeared first on Portugal Resident .