The measure, taken by the Mayor of Sintra in coordination with Civil Protection, aims to protect the population and visitors from the risk of falling trees and unstable structures. The closure will continue until safety conditions are guaranteed.
Access to Serra de Sintra has been closed since 7pm this Tuesday to ensure “the safety of people e bens, maintaining this limitation until the safety conditions are met” for reopening, announced the Sintra municipality.
The decision to close access to the mountain due to the forecast of adverse weather conditions was taken by the president of the municipality, Marco Almeidain conjunction with Sintra civil protection agents, and “aims to ensure the protection of the population of Sintra and visitors”.
Access will be closed at “cancel in Azóia”no Urca route to Convento dos Capuchos and Peninhanos Azóia crossingsyes Portela (to Azóia) and the Hoods (to Portela).
“Weather forecasts point to strong winds, with gusts that could reach 140 km/h. These conditions significantly increase the risk of falling trees and branches, instability of loose elements and fragility of structures”, the municipality said in a statement.
Sintra City Council reinforced its appeal to the population to respect existing signage and guidance from authoritiesavoiding trips to Serra de Sintra during the critical period.
“The closure will continue as long as adverse weather conditions persist, with the situation being permanently monitored by the competent authorities”, who are constantly evaluating safety in the mountain area, the note reads.
Depression Kristin arrives in Portugal
Mainland Portugal is being affected by the effects of the passage of depression Kristin, after two other storms in recent days, Ingrid and Joseph, with rain, wind, snow and sea disturbanceswith several warnings having been issued by the .
According to IPMA, the weather will worsen from 00:00 on Wednesdaywith the greatest impact between 03:00 and 06:00, when it is expected very intense windwith gusts reaching up to 140 kilometers per hour.
