What is the expected impact of Storm Leonardo in Portugal?

Storm Leonardo is expected to bring persistent and at times heavy rain, with wind gusts reaching up to 75 km/h along the coast and 95 km/h in the highlands, potentially leading to floods.

How many households are still without power after Storm Kristin?

Nearly 134,000 households, predominantly in the Leiria region, remain without electricity following Storm Kristin.

When is Storm Leonardo expected to hit Portugal?

Storm Leonardo is anticipated to begin impacting mainland Portugal from Tuesday afternoon and continue through Saturday.

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Portugal Braces for New Storm After Devastating Kristin

3 Feb

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Summary

New storm Leonardo is predicted to hit Portugal from Tuesday to Saturday.
Storm Kristin recently killed six people and caused widespread destruction.
Nearly 134,000 households remain without electricity post-Kristin.

Portugal is bracing for Storm Leonardo, a new weather system predicted to impact the mainland from Tuesday afternoon through Saturday. This follows a series of intense storms that have affected the Iberian Peninsula in recent months.

Authorities are warning of potential floods and further devastation, especially in regions already impacted by the recent Storm Kristin. Kristin, which occurred last Wednesday, resulted in at least six fatalities and extensive damage to homes, factories, and infrastructure.

As of Monday, power outages continued to affect nearly 134,000 households, with around 95,000 in the central Leiria region still without electricity. Storm Leonardo is expected to bring persistent rain and wind gusts up to 75 km/h on the coast and 95 km/h in the highlands.

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