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The Portugal News20 Jul

Heatwaves are returning to Portugal

Mainland Portugal is bracing for another spell of intense heat over the coming days, driven by the arrival of a progressively warmer air mass starting on 19 July. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

Portugal leads in renewables. But are our homes prepared for the heat?

There are numbers that deserve to be celebrated but also analysed carefully. 

The Portugal News17 Jul

Showers to Linger Before Summer Heat Returns Across Portugal

After a spell of unsettled weather in parts of the country, Portugal is expected to move back towards warmer summer conditions this weekend, although some regions could continue to see scattered showers and thunderstorms.

The Portugal News17 Jul

How to stop veg bolting in the summer heat

Crops will become tough and bitter if you let them run to seed prematurely.

The Portugal News16 Jul

Calls expanding climate shelters in Portugal due to intensifying heatwaves

Environmental organisations across Portugal are calling for urgent action to help cities cope with increasingly severe heatwaves, warning that extreme temperatures have become a growing public health threat.

The Portugal News16 Jul

The "El Niño" weather phenomenon has already begun and will last until 2027

Temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are already in the "El Niño" phase and are expected to continue until the beginning of 2027, with a forecast of a very strong phenomenon, confirmed the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

The Portugal News15 Jul

Portugal could set a 30% tree cover target for urban neighbourhoods by 2035

Portugal's cities could become significantly greener under a new proposal aimed at tackling rising temperatures and making urban areas better prepared for the effects of climate change.

The Portugal News15 Jul

What are dry thunderstorms and why are they common in Portugal?

A thunderstorm without rain may sound impossible, but in Portugal’s hot summer months it can happen more often than people realise. These are known as dry thunderstorms, and while they may pass quickly, they can bring one of the country’s most serious seasonal risks: lightning without enough rain to wet the ground.

The Portugal News14 Jul

Weekend weather forecast

Warm weekend ahead

The Portugal News14 Jul

Portugal Weather Today (14 July): Warmer days ahead?

Watch today's forecast below 👇

The Portugal News13 Jul

Unsettled weather to ease as dry conditions return across Portugal

After several days of unsettled weather in parts of Portugal, drier and warmer conditions are expected to become more widespread as the week progresses, although the recent rainfall is unlikely to significantly ease longer-term concerns over water availability.

The Portugal News11 Jul

City Trees

Heatwaves across Europe have renewed calls for more urban tree planting in response to rising temperatures. 

The Portugal News10 Jul

What are tapestry lawns and will they cope with dry spells?

Create a green feature underfoot which may tolerate hot weather better than regular grass.

The Portugal News10 Jul

Portugal health authorities releases three guides with guidelines for coping with extreme heat

The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) has published three guides containing recommendations to minimise the impact of heatwaves on the most vulnerable groups—including the elderly and the homeless—as well as dietary guidelines for periods of high temperatures.

The Portugal News8 Jul

Weather warning issued in Portugal districts due to hot temperatures

The districts of Bragança, Évora, Guarda, Faro, Beja, Castelo Branco and Portalegre are under an orange warning on 8 July due to persistently high maximum temperatures, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

The Portugal News7 Jul

Weekend weather forecast

Temperatures are decreasing