Depression Martin on Its Way

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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The effects of Depression Martin will be felt from today, the 18th of March until Thursday the 20th.

According to the IPMA, heavy precipitation is expected from today, with the wind blowing from the southwest, turning to the west from tomorrow morning. Gusts are expected to reach 80 to 90 km/h and 110 to 120 km/h in the mountainous regions.

The Captaincy of the Port of Funchal has also updated the warning of strong sea waves for the archipelago, which should be in force until 06:00 am tomorrow, as waves on the south coast are estimated to reach a maximum height of 4 to 5 metres, while 5 to 6 metre waves are expected on the north coast.

Due to the meteorological situation, yellow rain warnings and orange warnings for wind and rain have been issued.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

Taking into account the uncertainty in the evolution of depression Martinho, advises the population “to follow the updates of forecasts and weather warnings”.

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