Civil Protection authorities in Madeira have recorded close to 130 incidents linked to depression Bruna across the archipelago, according to RTP. The region remains under warnings for rain, strong wind and rough seas as the weather system continues to affect the islands.
The incidents reported by RTP cover the archipelago as a whole, with the Portuguese broadcaster putting the total at around 130 occurrences caused by the depression. The regional civil protection service has not, in the reporting summarised here, provided a breakdown of the type or location of those incidents.
Other outlets have described the conditions on the ground. The Funchal port authority has extended its warnings for heavy swell and strong wind, the Correio da Manhã reported. SAPO reported that Chão do Areeiro recorded 66 litres of rain per square metre over a six-hour period. The Observador reported that Madeira Airport was operating under restrictions because of the bad weather, while dnoticias.pt urged readers to stay at home and let the storm pass.
The warnings mean the island group is still in an active phase of the weather event rather than in recovery. Travel plans, outdoor activity and coastal access are all affected while the alerts remain in force.
What to watch next: whether the regional authorities lift the rain, wind and sea warnings, and how the incident count from depression Bruna develops once conditions ease.
