Portugal has been hit by severe flooding after days of torrential rain, leaving large areas submerged and causing widespread disruption. Rivers have burst their banks, inundating homes, businesses, and farmlands. Emergency services have been stretched as they scramble to rescue residents trapped by rising waters, particularly in the central and northern regions of the country.
The flooding has caused significant damage to infrastructure, with roads and bridges washed away, and several towns cut off. Public transport has been heavily disrupted, with train lines submerged and flights cancelled due to waterlogged runways. Authorities have issued the highest level of alert for several regions, warning of continued heavy rainfall and potential landslides.
In the city of Porto, the Douro River overflowed its banks, flooding nearby streets and forcing evacuations. Many residents have had to seek shelter in temporary accommodation as their homes have been rendered uninhabitable by the deluge. Emergency shelters have been set up, but there are concerns about overcrowding as more people are displaced.
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