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A source from the National Civil Protection Authority explained that the Viseu district has been the most affected by bad weather and warned that the special alert status due to the passage of Alex’s depression will remain in effect until 8 pm.
“The most affected districts were those of the north and center, particularly those of the coastal strip and the district of Viseu, which was the one that registered the highest number of occurrences associated with the strong wind that is felt in the region,” said Lusa . source.
During the night a total of 60 occurrences were recorded: 42 tree falls, twelve occurrences associated with the cleaning of the road, four due to structure falls, and two settlements.
“The recommendations and the special alert status for the northern and central districts, north of the Tagus River, remain until 8 pm,” said the same source.
According to Civil Protection, there will be a decrease in rainfall in the next few hours, the most “severe” meteorological factors being the agitation of the sea -which will be felt until Saturday- and the strong wind, especially in the highlands that must reach between 90 and 110 kilometers, particularly in the Serra da Estrela.
The coast will be affected by strong winds that can reach 70 kilometers per hour.
