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1 day ago · The recent rains have filled many of the Algarve's streams, resulting in a significant increase in water in the Algarve's dams, especially in the east of the region. But, even so, there are still two Algarve reservoirs in the red, that is, with less than 20% capacity. According to …

2 days ago · Over the last two days, the Maritime Police of Faro and Portimão seized a total of 238 kilos of hashish and 20 jerrycans of fuel, along the Algarve coast. Following coordinated surveillance and patrol actions along the coastline, by land and sea, the Portimão Maritime Police “found 145.5 kilos ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Depression Garoe will spread to the continent from this Monday, with heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and hail across the country. Sixteen districts on the mainland and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores will be …

Aug 6, 2024 · Reservoir levels in the Algarve have fallen again, coinciding with global temperatures approaching record highs. The amount of water stored in all the Algarve’s river basins fell in June and again in July.

Oct 25, 2024 · The body of the fisherman who disappeared allegedly after falling into the sea while recreational fishing in Aljezur on Saturday, was found early this morning by a local on Bordeira beach.

Sep 17, 2024 · A contingent of 64 Algarve firefighters supported by 12 vehicles set off in the early afternoon yesterday, to assist in fighting intense fires in the North and Center of the country.

Dec 5, 2022 · This Monday, the Civil Protection registered around 30 occurrences of flooding across the Algarve due to the heavy rain. Public roads, commercial spaces and garages have all been affected, with firefighters of Portimão, Lagos and …

May 31, 2024 · The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, guaranteed today that, even with restrictions being eased, the Algarve will have water for consumption, but the Government will be attentive to “if it is necessary to tweak here and there”.