Portugal braces for flood crisis as state of emergency extended after Storm Leonardo
Portugal extended its state of emergency amid Storm Leonardo's destruction, with floods flooding Alcácer do Sal and Leiria as the Sado and Lis rivers overflowed. The government halted major projects to redeploy workers for flood protection and recovery, warning of a devastating crisis and a long road to recovery. Authorities urged caution as thousands were evacuated by boat; despite calls to delay the presidential election, authorities said the vote would proceed on schedule.