The President of the Republic followed the arrival of depression Charles in the archipelago of Madeira and the continent, in contact with the Prime Minister and local authorities.
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11/11/2026
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Lusa
O President of the Republic today followed the arrival of depression Charles in the archipelago of Madeira and then continental Portugal, from the Palace of Belém, in contact with the Prime Minister and regional and local authorities.
According to official source of the Presidency of the Republic, throughout Wednesday, the head of state, António José Seguro, “followed the arrival of depression Charles to the archipelago of Madeira and mainland Portugal in the Palace of Belém”, where “he was accompanied by elements of the Civil House and the Military House”.
“He spoke with the Prime Minister, with the president of the Regional Government of Madeira, with the representative of the Republic for the Autonomous Region of Madeira and with several mayors, especially from the south of the country, from whom he received information,” said the same source.
According to the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, the state of alert should end today, hoping that on Thursday the country can return to normal, although with repair work.
Continental Portugal is currently on alert, which ends at midnight due to depression Charles.
The government has decided to close non-essential schools and public services in all districts.