Light snow is expected to dust Madeira’s highest peaks from tonight through Tuesday morning. Officials say the snowfall will be limited to high elevations, as warmer air moves in, raising temperatures and bringing light rain. Winds will stay weak to moderate from the northwest for now, but could pick up…
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A mini 1.0 magnitude earthquake was registered at 01:58 off the south coast of Câmara de Lobos on Thursday morning. A further two earthquakes were registered by IPMA seismographs yesterday, the 16th of January, within 20 minutes of each other. Both quakes were classed as microtremors. The first was a…
A study has found differences between rural and urban arsonists, noting some early improvements when policies used in other countries were adapted for individuals. The data is part of Rita Ribeiro’s doctoral thesis, defended on the 6th of January at the University of Coimbra, entitled “Rural and Urban Arsonists: Analysis…
A video, released on social networks, shows an individual parachuting into the area of Eira do Serrado, in Curral das Freiras. The jump took place on the 7th of January, raising doubts as to the legality of the practice in that location. The images, shared online, show the moment of…
“No owner needs any registration, reservation, or use of a digital platform to access their own land. Access is free, as it has always been, and has never been in question. Any statement to the contrary corresponds to a constructed fantasy, without any legal or factual support.” The statement was…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) confirms that several pedestrian routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Porto Santo are closed. Among the courses currently closed are: PR 1.3 – Encumeada Footpath; PR 5 – Funduras Footpath; PR 7 – Levada do Moinho; PR 9 – Levada do CaldeirĂŁo…
The mayor of Calheta, Doroteia Leça issued a statement reporting the closure of the Marginal da Calheta due to the danger of falling rocks and the need for urgent intervention. In her statement, Doroteia Leça informs that thearea will be temporarily closed to car and pedestrian traffic, as well as…
The Captaincy of Funchal announced, this afternoon, that it received from the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) a category 6 severe weather warning for the archipelago of Madeira, which corresponds to wind force 7 (51 to 62 km per hour) from any direction. A Note signed by Captain…
Wind speeds reached more than 100 km/h in the eastern part of the island. The highest value was recorded in Caniçal/Ponta de SĂŁo Lourenço, with 114 km/h, followed by Santa Cruz/Airport, where gusts reached 106 km/h. In the sheltered basin of Funchal, winds still reached speeds of 70 km/h as…
Following the adverse weather forecasts, Casa do Povo de SĂŁo Roque do Faial was forced to cancel their initiative ‘BĂşzios Announce the Arrival of the New Year,’ which was scheduled for New Year’s Day at 07:00, at Pico do Areeiro. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Casa do Povo…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) informs that the Botanical Garden Cable Car will be closed between the 5th and 31st of January 2026 for maintenance works. The reopening is scheduled for the 1st of February 2026. “This closure aims to ensure the safety, efficiency, and quality of…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) predicts a rainy and windy New Year’s Eve, due to the influence of weather systems coming from the North Atlantic. According to the IPMA, between the 29th and 31st of December, the weather will be marked by the passage of low-intensity fronts,…
Late afternoon yesterday (27th of December), a flying object appeared in the skies over Madeira, attracting the attention of many. The object appeared to leave a bright trail behind it, prompting some to believe it was a meteorite. However, there’s still no official confirmation about what the phenomenon actually was.…
In a statement, the Madeira Regional Command of the Public Security Police (CR PSP Madeira) has shared on social media some key safety tips for anyone planning to explore the island’s walking trails. The PSP advises never to walk alone, wear suitable footwear and clothing, and bring bottled water along…
“We are not going back. They can contest whatever they want, but the organiation is for the benefit of all,” said today the president of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, reacting to the protest of hikers to the new rules of access to trails, levadas, and veredas in the Region.…