Portugal Prepares for Storm Charles as Schools Shut and Rescue Teams Mobilized
Portugal readies schools, emergency teams and a state of alert as Storm Charles brings torrential rain and gale-force winds.
POLICY WIRE — Lisbon, Portugal — Portugal’s government has declared a state of alert as Storm Charles threatens the country with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 150 kph (93 mph).
Schools and non‑essential public services were ordered shut on Wednesday, and residents were urged to stay indoors, officials said.
Interior Minister Luis Neves warned that rescue operations could become difficult as the storm progresses, and the government has mobilized emergency teams across the country.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)





