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Eastern Azores under yellow alert due to forecast of rain

The islands of São Miguel and Santa Maria are under a yellow alert due to expected heavy rain, according to IPMA.

6 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Eastern group of the Azores, including the islands of São Miguel and Santa Maria, is under a yellow alert due to forecasts of heavy rain. The alert, issued by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), indicates that intense precipitation is expected between 8:00 PM local time on Friday and 5:00 AM on Saturday.

Additionally, the alert also affects the Madeira archipelago and eight districts on the mainland, which are being warned of the possibility of heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and wind.

The IPMA announced that adverse weather conditions could impact several regions of the country. It expressed the expectation that weather deterioration would be felt between Friday and the weekend, increasing the need for public caution.

The meteorological agency recommends additional precautions, especially in areas more prone to flooding and landslides. This situation is caused by a low-pressure system affecting the region.

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