Storm Kristin Leaves Five Dead in Portugal, With Nearly 450,000 Still Without Power

Overview

• Authorities confirmed five fatalities after intense rain and wind battered central regions, with emergency crews continuing response operations.
• E-Redes reported about 450,000 customers without electricity on Thursday after outages peaked near 850,000 during the storm’s passage.
• Emergency services logged roughly 1,500 incidents overnight as persistent rainfall continued to damage homes, according to local fire officials.
• Kristin brought gusts up to about 150 km/h, toppling trees and structures, including a Ferris wheel in Figueira da Foz, and forcing school closures in several municipalities.
• After crossing Portugal, the system reached Spain with heavy snow around Madrid, prompting authorities to urge people to avoid unnecessary travel.