Portugal Declares State of Emergency After Storm 'Cristina' and Records 5 Deaths
January 29, 2026207 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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The Portuguese authorities announced on Thursday a state of emergency in the areas significantly affected by storm 'Cristina', according to an official statement from the Council of Ministers.
The statement said: "The Council of Ministers has decided to declare a state of emergency in the areas most affected by storm Cristina," as part of the emergency measures to address the storm's impacts.
The statement said: "The Council of Ministers has decided to declare a state of emergency in the areas most affected by storm Cristina," as part of the emergency measures to address the storm's impacts.
Prime Minister's Visit to Affected Areas
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced that he will visit the affected areas in the districts of Leiria and Coimbra, and he has canceled all his scheduled foreign trips, including official visits to Andorra and Croatia, to focus on relief efforts and oversee the situation.
Casualty and Damage Toll
Local media, including Jornal de Notícias, reported that the storm has resulted in the death of five people so far, with extensive damage recorded to infrastructure and property.
Emergency teams continue to work on rescuing those trapped and securing the most affected areas, amid warnings of the possibility of severe weather continuing in the coming days.
