Disaster · Lisbon, Portugal · November 11, 2026

Storm Charles forces Portugal to cancel flights and close schools

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 11:41 AM ET · from an earlier edition that day

Portugal canceled more than 200 flights and closed schools, government offices and shops as Storm Charles hit. Madeira had flooded streets. The Web Summit in Lisbon canceled its second day.

Why it matters

The storm disrupted travel and business across the country.

Background

Officials prepared heavily after criticism of January's Storm Kristin.

Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 11, 12:46 PM ET
• Folha de S.Paulo ↗Nov 11, 12:37 PM ET
• Meduza ↗Nov 11, 11:41 AM ET

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