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Deadly Algarve Twister Kills British Woman as Storm Claudia Drives UK Flood Emergencies

Portugal’s weather agency says the violent wind was probably a tornado linked to the passing storm.

Overview

  • The 85-year-old victim died at the HolaCamp campsite near Albufeira after structures collapsed during the sudden strike.
  • Authorities report 28 injured, including two in serious condition, with Portuguese, British and Spanish nationals aged from six to 86.
  • IPMA has issued amber alerts for the Algarve, Beja and Setúbal districts as heavy rain and further hazardous conditions remain possible.
  • Separate flooding connected to the same system killed an elderly couple in their home in Fernão Ferro near Lisbon.
  • Flooding in Britain prompted rescues and evacuations, with 11 warnings including four severe in Wales and 49 warnings plus 134 alerts in England.