Storm Christen cuts off electricity to 200,000 consumers in Portugal
Preparing Saturday due to more heavy rains, while about 200,000 consumers are still without electricity, days after the , which claimed the lives of five people.
The Meteorological Agency (IPMA) placed mainland Portugal on a warning of Heavy winds, accompanied by strong winds of up to 100 kilometers per hour, until Monday.
Storm Kristen
With river levels rising and soil becoming saturated with water, the Civil Protection Authority in Portugal warned that the rains could cause flooding in urban areas and lead to landslides and falling rocks.
The authorities urged residents to install furniture and appliances and avoid coastal areas and exposed river banks. to danger, and take the necessary precautions while driving.
Disruption of travel
Storm Christen, with hurricane force, hit central and northern Portugal on Tuesday night, causing floods, damage to buildings, and disruption of travel. It fell about 5,800 trees.
About 198,000 consumers were without electricity on Saturday afternoon, especially in the Leiria region in central Portugal, according to the company "E-redes" The operator of the electricity distribution network.
A 73-year-old man died on Saturday after falling from a roof during roof repair in the town of Batalia, near Leiria, according to local authorities.
The mayor of Leiria, Goncalo Lopes, appealed to volunteers to help repair the damaged roofs before more rain falls.
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