Storm Kristin knocked out electricity to more than 800,000 people across central and northern Portugal on Wednesday, toppling trees and power lines, damaging homes, and disrupting road and rail traffic. Authorities reported around 1,500 weather-related incidents as wind gusts reached up to 150 km/h, accompanied by heavy rain and snowfall. At least one person was killed near Lisbon when a tree fell onto a car.
Portugal’s grid operator E-Redes said crews were working to restore power to about 855,000 customers, though repair efforts were slowed by the severity of the weather. Emergency services remained on high alert as conditions continued to pose risks across affected regions.
The storm then moved into Spain, compounding disruption from an earlier system. Strong winds and snow affected more than 160 roads, including key motorways, while parts of central Madrid saw rooftops blanketed in snow. Spain’s weather agency AEMET warned of potentially hurricane-force gusts in some areas, prompting red alerts, park closures, and the suspension of outdoor activities.
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