The Chairman of Civil Defense emphasized in an interview with a television program this Tuesday that Greater Lisbon will be seriously affected by adverse weather conditions.
Comparing the current situation to Hurricane Cristina, which occurred earlier this year, he noted that the consequences will be very similar, including falling trees and episodes of flooding or inundation.
However, this time the catchment basins will be able to accommodate a significant volume of water, utilizing about forty percent of their capacity.
Wind will be another variable. Gusts that may reach 160 or 170 kilometers per hour will be very close to the maximum figures recorded during Hurricane Cristina, so, as stated, 'all caution is insufficient.'
