Chaos in Portugal as Storm Charles sparks flight cancellations

WorldEnvironment
11 Nov 2026 • 6:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Chaos in Portugal as Storm Charles sparks flight cancellations

  • Portugal has issued red weather warnings as Storm Charles brings heavy rain and wind gusts exceeding 140km/h across the mainland, Madeira and Porto Santo.
  • More than 200 flights have been cancelled across Portuguese airports, including 184 cancellations at Lisbon Humberto Delgado airport on Wednesday morning.
  • Non-essential public services, courts, monuments, and schools have been closed across affected regions due to the severe weather.
  • The UK Foreign Office warned travellers of potential flooding, landslides, and severe travel disruption, advising them to follow local guidance.
  • TAP Air Portugal is allowing passengers with tickets for travel up to 11 November to rebook their flights free of charge until 17 November.

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