Heavy rainfall causes multiple incidents across Madeira

Severe weather conditions and intense precipitation have triggered numerous emergencies across the island of Madeira. In the municipality of Santa Cruz, local civil protection services recorded 37 occurrences between 08:00 and 19:00, including flooding in homes, garages, and public roads, as well as fallen trees and unstable walls.

One notable incident involved a tree falling onto a vehicle on the Estrada do Garajau in Caniço, causing traffic disruptions. Additionally, a partial wall collapse and ground instability were reported in the Camacha area.

Across the wider island, the Regional Civil Protection Service (SRPC) reported approximately 30 incidents involving 76 personnel and 33 technical resources. Funchal was the most affected municipality with 12 reported situations, followed by Santa Cruz and Câmara de Lobos. Reported issues included mass movements, road obstructions, and flooding. Weather warnings were issued for the southern coast and mountainous regions, with alerts extending to the northern part of the island and Porto Santo.