Notice No. 7/DCS/2026

Date: 10-02-2026

Time: 20:00

NATIONAL EMERGENCY AND CIVIL PROTECTION AUTHORITY

NOTICE TO THE POPULATION

RISK OF FLOODS AND INUNDATIONS – PREVENTIVE AND SELF-PROTECTION MEASURES

1. SITUATION

The intense and persistent rainfall that has been recorded in mainland Portugal in recent days has caused a significant increase in flows in the Mondego River basin.

According to information from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), a potentially dangerous hydrological situation is expected in the Mondego basin in the COMING HOURS hours, impacting the following municipalities:

− Cantanhede;

− Coimbra;

− Condeixa-a-Nova;

− Figueira da Foz;

− Miranda do Corvo;

− Montemor-o-Velho;

− Sorocaba.

Hydrological information at https://apambiente.pt

2. EXPECTED EFFECTS

The intense and persistent rainfall recorded in recent days and its accumulated effect has caused soil saturation, fragility of riverbank structures, and increased flows in the Mondego river basin, which are expected to remain high in the coming hours, with a direct impact on historically vulnerable areas, particularly the dikes downstream from the Coimbra Weir Bridge.

3. PREVENTIVE MEASURES

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) reminds that the possible impact of these effects can be minimized, mainly through the adoption of appropriate behaviours, so that, and in particular in historically more vulnerable areas, the adoption of the main preventive measures for these situations is recommended, namely:

• Ensure the unobstructed flow of rainwater drainage systems and the removal of inert materials and other objects that may be swept away or create obstacles to the free flow of water;
• Avoid any type of activity near watercourses, especially in areas with a history of flooding;

• Avoid parking vehicles in historically flood-prone areas;
• Do not cross flooded areas to prevent people or vehicles from being swept into holes in the pavement or open drains;
• Remove animals, equipment, vehicles and/or other belongings from normally flooded areas to safe locations;
• Restrict as much as possible the movement of vehicles and dismounted people in areas potentially affected by floods;
• Ensure adequate securing of loose structures that may be swept away by the water (scaffolding, billboards, suspended structures);
• Take special care when circulating and remaining near wooded areas close to watercourses, due to the risk of falling branches and/or trees being swept away by the water;
• Pay attention to information from IPMA, the Portuguese Environment Agency and the indications of Civil Protection and Security Forces.

ANEPC | Communication and Awareness Division………………………………………..

Notice No. 6/DCS/2026

DATE 09-02-2026

TIME 16:00

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

PRECIPITATION, WIND AND ROUGH SEA – PREVENTIVE MEASURES

NATIONAL EMERGENCY AND CIVIL PROTECTION AUTHORITY

1.SITUATION

The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) forecasts, for the coming days, a worsening of the weather conditions in mainland Portugal with precipitation, strong winds and rough seas, highlighting:

• Periods of rain, sometimes heavy and persistent, in the North and Central regions;
• Strong winds, with gusts up to 90 km/h in the highlands of the North and Center;
• Strong sea agitation on the west coast, with northwest waves up to 6 meters, possibly reaching a maximum height of 11 meters;

Meteorological information at www.ipma.pt

Hydrological Information

According to information from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), a potentially dangerous hydrological situation is expected in the coming days in the following basins/municipalities:

• Mondego River: Cantanhede, Coimbra, Condeixa-a-Nova, Figueira da Foz, Miranda do Corvo, Montemor-o-Velho, Soure;
• Tagus River: Abrantes, Almeirim, Alpiarça, Azambuja, Benavente, Cartaxo, Chamusca, Constância, Coruche, Entroncamento, Gavião, Golegã, Mação, Salvaterra de Magos, Santarém, Vila Franca de Xira, Vila Nova da Barquinha; – Sorraia River: Coruche, Benavente;
• Sado River: Alcácer do Sal; Santiago do Cacém; Grândola; Alvito; Ourique; Ferreira do Alentejo.

It is also recommended to monitor the hydrological situation due to the risk of flooding in the following basins/municipalities:

• Vouga River: Albergaria-a-Velha, Aveiro, Estarreja, Ílhavo, Mira, Murtosa, Ovar, Vagos and Cantanhede;
• Águeda River: Águeda;
• Lima River: Arcos de Valdevez, Ponte da Barca, Ponte de Lima;
• Cávado River: Braga; Barcelos; Vila Verde; Esposende;
• Ave River: Santo Tirso, Trofa; Vila Nova de Famalicão;
• Douro River: Gondomar, Porto; Vila Nova de Gaia; Lamego; Peso da Régua;
• Tâmega River: Chaves, Amarante; Notice No. 6/DCS/2026
• Lis River: Leiria;
• Guadiana River: Alcoutim; Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António.

Hydrological information at https://apambiente.pt

2.EXPECTED EFFECTS

The intense rainfall recorded in recent days has caused river flows to rise, and these levels are expected to remain high in the coming days. Continued rainfall increases the risk of floods and inundations, a risk aggravated by discharges from Spanish dams, with the following expected:

• Flooding, exacerbated by the overflowing of some watercourses, rivers and streams;
• Flooding in urban areas, caused by the accumulation of rainwater due to obstruction of drainage systems;
• Saturated soils, resulting in a slow descent of water that is currently affecting roads;
• Slope instability, leading to mass movements (landslides, rock falls and others) caused by water infiltration, a phenomenon that can be exacerbated by the removal of vegetation cover;
• Slippery road surfaces due to the possible formation of water sheets;
• Closure of some roads due to submersion;
• Loose objects being dragged onto roads, or mobile or poorly secured structures being detached, due to flooding, which can cause accidents involving vehicles or pedestrians on public roads.
• Possible accidents on the coastline due to strong sea agitation;
• Loose objects being dragged onto roads, or mobile or poorly secured structures being detached, due to strong winds, which can cause accidents involving vehicles or pedestrians on public roads;
• Thermal discomfort for the population due to increased wind intensity.

2.PREVENTIVE MEASURES

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) reminds that the potential impact of these effects can be minimized, especially through the adoption of appropriate behaviors. Therefore, and particularly in historically more vulnerable areas, the adoption of the main preventive measures for these situations is recommended, namely:

• Ensure the unobstructed flow of rainwater drainage systems and the removal of debris and other objects that may be swept away or create obstacles to the free flow of water;
• Avoid any type of activity near watercourses, especially in areas with a history of flooding;
• Avoid parking vehicles in historically flood-prone areas;
• Do not cross flooded areas to prevent people or vehicles from being swept into holes in the pavement or open sewer drains;
• Remove animals, equipment, vehicles and/or other belongings from normally flooded areas to safe locations;
• Restrict the movement of vehicles and pedestrians as much as possible in areas potentially affected by flooding;
• Take special care when circulating and remaining near wooded areas close to watercourses, due to the risk of falling branches and/or trees being swept away by the water;
• Ensure the proper securing of loose structures, namely scaffolding, billboards and other suspended structures;
• Take special care when circulating and remaining near wooded areas, being aware of the possibility of falling branches and trees due to stronger winds;
• Avoid parking vehicles in wooded areas;
• Close and reinforce blinds and windows, especially those facing the wind;
• Retrieve outdoor structures to prevent them from being swept away;
• Secure objects on the exterior and on balconies and parapets, such as flowerpots, garden furniture, or others;
• Exercise special caution when circulating near the coastline and riverbanks, which are historically more vulnerable to coastal flooding, avoiding circulation and remaining in these locations;
• Do not engage in activities related to the sea, namely recreational fishing, water sports, and walks along the seashore, and avoid parking vehicles very close to the shoreline;
• Adopt defensive driving, reducing speed and paying special attention to the possible formation of water sheets on roads;
• Pay attention to weather information, the Portuguese Environment Agency, and the instructions of Civil Protection and Security Forces.

ANEPC | Communication and Awareness Division