Portugal shuts schools as Storm Charles nears with 150 kph winds

· Climate · Portugal

Portugal's government ordered schools and non-essential public services to close on Wednesday and advised people to stay indoors wherever possible as Storm Charles threatened torrential rains and wind gusts of up to 150 kph (93 mph), according to The Straits Times. Rescue teams were placed on standby. Separately, the Web Summit in Lisbon cancelled its second day because of high winds, tidal flooding and transport disruption across Portugal. The storm marks the latest severe weather to hit Europe.

Why it matters：Europe faces increasingly severe storms that disrupt transport, schools and major events, testing preparedness and climate adaptation.

Key points

  • Schools and non-essential services close Wednesday.
  • Gusts could reach 150 kph (93 mph).
  • Web Summit in Lisbon cancelled its second day.

Sources (original reporting)

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