The town of Ereira, in Montemor‑o‑Velho, has been isolated for five days, but, despite the situation, the presidential elections continue, with access only possible by boat or military truck. Mayor José Veríssimo criticizes E‑Redes for bureaucratic issues that prevent the connection of drainage pumps, as there is no electricity in the area.
A town of Ereira in Montemor‑o‑Velho it has been isolated for five days due to rising waters following the passage of the Kristin and Leonardo depression.
Even so, the municipality of Baixo Mondego decided to maintain the presidential elections, which are taking place without problems, with it only being possible to vote through boat or military trucksince the water reaches approx. 1.20 meters high.
Speaking to SIC Notícias, the mayor José Veríssimo mentioned that the water level continues to rise, although this Sunday there has already been a slight drop, and welcomed the which, he stated, has carried out “excellent” management of the Aguieira dam.
However, after criticizing the APA this morning for José Veríssimo left strong criticisms of the main operator of the electricity distribution network in mainland Portugal, which, due to bureaucratic issueshas not yet resolved the situation in the municipality.
Without electricity, cannot turn on the pumps that allow water to drain.
“This is an incomprehensible thing in a state of calamity where people are constantly suffering and I have to stand up for them,” he said.
