Storm Charles Brought More Rain Than Deadly 2010 Flood
Storm Charles dropped 479 millimeters of rain in 12 hours, more than the 387 mm recorded before Madeira's deadly 2010 flood, the regional government says.
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Madeira Business Group Rejects New Tourism Fees
ACIF-CCIM says new hiking trail fees and a proposed doubling of Funchal's tourist tax could strip up to 90 million euros from Madeira's economy.
Charity Urges Madeira to Protect Pets From Storm Charles
Animal charity Ajuda a Alimentar Cães is urging Madeira residents to bring pets indoors as storm Charles brings heavy rain and strong wind to the islands.
Funchal Opens Bus Lanes to Speed Up Storm Exit
Funchal city council and the PSP opened the city's bus lanes to general traffic on Tuesday, to help residents leave the centre faster as storm Charles worsens.
Albuquerque Leaves Storm Safety Decisions to Employers
Madeira's regional president, Miguel Albuquerque, says private companies, not the government, should decide whether to send staff home during the storm.
Câmara de Lobos Readies Shelters Ahead of Storm Charles
Câmara de Lobos is preparing community centers and a school pavilion as emergency shelters, as IPMA issues red and orange weather warnings for storm Charles.
Madeira Tests Emergency Alert SMS Ahead of Storm
Madeira's Civil Protection service tests a preventive SMS alert system this afternoon, sent in Portuguese and English, as a red weather warning approaches.
IPMA Rules Out Comparison Between Storm and 2010 Disaster
IPMA's regional delegate says Tuesday night's storm, linked to depression Charles, cannot be compared to Madeira's deadly flood disaster of February 2010.
Madeira Shuts Schools Wednesday Morning After Red Alert
Madeira's government has ordered schools closed until 13:00 on Wednesday after IPMA issued a red warning for heavy rain and wind overnight.
IPMA Puts Madeira's South Coast and Peaks on Red Alert
IPMA has raised rain and wind warnings to red, the highest level, for Madeira's south coast and mountains from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Funchal Admits Faulty Roadworks in Flood-Prone Zones
Funchal's deputy mayor admits past roadworks worsened flooding in three recurring trouble spots and promises structural fixes before new storms hit this week.
