Strong winds disrupted operations at Madeira International Airport throughout the day, causing delays and forcing at least one aircraft to divert. Conditions deteriorated as the day progressed, with the Santa Catarina weather station recording a maximum gust of 78 km/h at 15:00. Earlier readings showed gusts of up to 69…
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The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a yellow heat warning for the south coast of Madeira and the island of Porto Santo. The warning will be in effect between 09:00 on Monday the 7th and 18:00 on Tuesday the 8th. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views:…
Emergency reinforcement work is due to begin in the coming days on the Praia Formosa–Socorridos promenade, near Cimentos Madeira, after signs that part of the pavement was giving way. The temporary preventive intervention is intended to reduce the risk of the suspended walkway collapsing and allow the affected section to…
A sudden levadia caught bathers by surprise at the Barreirinha Bathing Complex this afternoon, when a powerful wave swept over the pontoon and flooded the surrounding area. Several people were forced to move quickly to higher ground and out of reach of the water. The incident illustrates the unpredictable nature…
Around 11 hectares of eucalyptus woodland and scrub were destroyed by the fire that broke out on Saturday night in Furneira, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, according to an initial estimate by the Municipal Civil Protection Service. The blaze threatened several homes but caused no injuries or damage to residential…
The second helicopter promised to strengthen Madeira’s firefighting capacity will not arrive this summer. Miguel Albuquerque confirmed this morning that the process is still awaiting the signature of the Minister of National Defence before the Portuguese Air Force can proceed with the tender. “We signed the protocols in July. At…
The Vice-President of Santa Cruz Municipal Council, João Aragão, accompanied by the Municipal Civil Protection Coordinator, Renato Baptista, visited work being undertaken to clear vegetation and reduce combustible material from watercourses within urban areas on Tuesday. The €81,946.58 project covers 5,677 metres across 11 watercourses in five parishes. It aims…
A team from the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) travelled to Madeira’s north coast on Monday, the 24th of August, to inspect the site of the rockfall near the Ladeira da Vinha tunnel. The incident partially obstructed the expressway towards São Vicente. The team is continuing the work of identifying…
A foreign national may be lost in the Fanal area, and a search operation is underway to try to locate him. According to DIÁRIO, the alert was raised by the man’s mother at 15:30. The young man’s phone apparently triggered the SOS system, and a message was sent to his…
Four people were injured and three vehicles destroyed after a rockslide struck the São Vicente–Porto Moniz expressway in Seixal on the afternoon of the 20th of August. Rocks and earth fell onto the road, striking several vehicles and forcing the expressway to close immediately. Initial reports indicated that at least…
Tourists continue to ignore safety signs at the Guindaste Viewpoint in Faial, despite repeated warnings about the dangers posed by the cliff edge. Photographs sent to the local press show dozens of visitors walking along a narrow strip of land overlooking the sea, even though signs clearly prohibit pedestrian access…
The president of Paul do Mar Parish Council, Paulo Rodrigues, has clarified the situation at Praia da Quebrada after a woman and child reportedly came into contact with a sea anemone. In a social media post, Rodrigues expressed his sympathy for those affected but stressed that sea anemones are not…
A 19-year-old girl was injured this afternoon after being swept away by a wave at Praia Formosa, in Funchal. The young woman suffered some abrasions on her body and was assisted by the Funchal Firefighters, who were called to the scene. After receiving pre-hospital care, the young woman was transported…
The walkway connecting Praia Formosa to Socorridos is closed to pedestrian traffic for preventive reasons. The measure was taken by the Metropolitan Development Society, in close coordination with the Maritime Police and the Municipal Civil Protection Service of Funchal. According to the institution’s press release, the decision is preventive and…
Funchal municipal councillors Luís Filipe Santos and Jorge Afonso Freitas have called for urgent work at the popular Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint and its surrounding gardens, describing the attraction’s current condition as “unworthy of one of the city’s most important landmarks.” In a statement, the councillors said they had received…