Search results
Jul 14, 2022 · With temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in many parts, a major wildfire that started last week in the Ourém municipality, north of Lisbon, was reignited on Tuesday due to ...
Dec 13, 2022 · LISBON, Portugal (AP) — An Atlantic storm slammed into the Iberian peninsula Tuesday, dumping heavy rain on Portugal and Spain and drawing a line under the severe drought that gripped the two countries for most of the year.
Oct 17, 2017 · Investigations were underway to find the cause of the late-season wave of hundreds of forest fires, which Iberian officials blamed mostly on arsonists and freak weather conditions. Temperatures on the Iberian Peninsula exceeded 30 C (86 F) over the weekend and the area was raked by high winds as Hurricane Ophelia churned past in the Atlantic.
Aug 7, 2023 · 3.56pm, 7 Aug 2023. 30.6k. 68. FIREFIGHTERS IN SPAIN and Portugal are battling to keep wildfires spanning thousands of hectares contained, as a scorching heatwave hit the Iberian peninsula,...
People also ask
Where did a storm slam into the Iberian Peninsula?
Is the Iberian Peninsula in a third Heatwave?
How many hectares have been destroyed by a fire in Spain?
What makes the Iberian Peninsula so special?
Jul 12, 2022 · Madrid, Jul 12 (EFE).- Spain and Portugal simmered under a heat wave Tuesday that is due to blanket the region with soaring temperatures in the coming days, creating tinder box conditions for wildfires. Almost all regions of the Iberian Peninsula are on alert for extreme temperatures that could reach 44C (111F) in places. Spanish emergency …
Jan 7, 2021 · Today, millions of visitors flock to Spain and Portugal, drawn in by the countries’ enthralling cities, wonderful food, wine, and diverse landscapes. From dramatic fortresses and tranquil university towns, to cities renowned for their culinary offerings, here are a few of the Spanish and Portuguese highlights of the Iberian Peninsula: Granada ...
May 26, 2023 · The Iberian Peninsula, encompassing Spain and Portugal, is known for its diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the Camino de Santiago. Unfortunately, the region is also prone to wildfires, particularly during the hot summer months when dry conditions and high temperatures prevail.
