More than 200 flights were canceled and schools closed across Portugal as Storm Charles approached, prompting authorities to issue emergency alerts. Lisbon placed emergency services and the military on alert, while residents were advised to stay home. In Spain, around 3,000 people were evacuated from Piedralaves over fears that a local dam could overflow. Portugal’s civil protection agency reported 538 incidents by midnight, including concerns over flash floods, strong winds and high waves. Although the storm weakened after splitting over the Atlantic, authorities maintained a high state of alert.
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