Storm Kristin leaves four dead and widespread damage in Portugal
Storm Kristin killed at least four people as it swept through central and northern Portugal, according to authorities. The storm caused massive power outages, leaving more than 850,000 homes without electricity and blocking major roads and train lines with debris. One fatality occurred in the Lisbon region, while three more deaths were reported in Leiria. The government described the event as an “extreme climatic event” and restoration efforts are underway.
What we know
- Storm Kristin caused at least four deaths in central and northern Portugal.
- Over 850,000 homes lost power, and many roads and train lines were blocked by fallen trees and debris.
- One person died in the Lisbon region after a tree fell on their car; three others died in Leiria.
- Wind gusts reached up to 150 kilometres per hour, leading to more than 3,000 weather-related incidents.
- Authorities are gradually restoring electricity, and the government labeled the storm an “extreme climatic event.”
