Movers in Portugal have responded to the aftermath of a series of severe storms in the country over the past week, which have caused disruption across several regions.
In addition to several fatalities and many injuries, strong winds and heavy rainfall have caused power and communications outages, blocked roads and caused infrastructure damage, including in Leiria and surrounding regions.
According to Lisbon-based Affiliate Invictus Relocation Services, the storms may cause delays in some areas, restrict access to certain districts because of road blockages or safety measures, and impact response times as a result of disruption to utilities.
In an email update, the company said its teams were working with local authorities and partners to keep operations running safely, adjusting schedules where necessary and communicating clearly with any clients affected.
The company’s founder and CEO, Fábio Manuel, told FIDI Focus: ‘The recent storm caused disruption across several regions in Portugal. Our immediate focus was ensuring the safety of our teams, clients and their belongings. While some areas experienced temporary power outages and access restrictions, our operations remained active through close coordination with local authorities and partners.
‘Events such as these reinforce how essential trust and cooperation are – between clients, service providers and international partners – to ensure continuity and confidence, even under challenging conditions.’