Polish embassy warns of severe storm disruption in Portugal

The Polish embassy in Lisbon issued a warning on Friday, following the devastation caused by Storm Kristin in Portugal.

A vehicle drives around a fallen tree after the passage of Storm Kristin in Marinha Grande, Leiria, Portugal, 30 January 2026.

Photo: CARLOS BARROSO/PAP/EPA

The embassy said that hundreds of roads are impassable, and rail transport has been disrupted in the north and east of the country.

Communication networks and food supplies have also been affected.

“Exercise particular caution, follow the advice of local authorities, and avoid open areas and bodies of water due to the risk of landslides or strong currents,” the embassy advised.

Zachowaj szczególną ostrożność, stosuj się do zaleceń służb i unikaj przebywania na otwartych terenach i przy akwenach wodnych (zagrożenie osuwiska bądź porwania przez nurt).

— PL in Portugal (@PLinPortugal) January 30, 2026

Polish diplomats specifically discouraged travel near open spaces and water reservoirs, citing the danger of being swept away by strong currents or landslides.

Destruction of buildings after the passage of Storm Kristin in Marinha Grande, Leiria, Portugal, 30 January 2026. The passage of Storm Kristin through Portugal on 29 January left a trail of destruction, causing five deaths and leaving several people homeless. Photo: CARLOS BARROSO/PAP/EPA.

The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jorgensen visits areas affected by storm Kristin in Marinha Grande, Leiria, Portugal, 30 January 2026. The passage of storm Kristin through Portuguese territory on 29 January left a trail of destruction, causing five deaths and leaving several people homeless. Photo: CARLOS BARROSO/PAP/EPA

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Source: IAR/X/@PLinPortugal