Albufeira, Portugal – An 85-year-old British citizen lost their life after the coastal regions of Portugal were hit by a severe storm. The tragic incident occurred at a campsite located in the Algarve region.
To the media, at a specially convened press conference, the regional commander of the rescue operations in Faro announced the shocking news. Besides the loss of life, the storm caused serious injuries to two other people. Three others sustained minor injuries.
A reporter from the scene recounted the destructive nature of the disaster. Campers_q_ tents were torn by the fierce wind, and tree branches fell like bullets. The atmosphere was tense, with rescuers struggling to free people trapped from the tangled remains.
The storm also hit a hotel in Albufeira, causing serious damage to it as well. As a result of the storm, 23 people sustained minor injuries. Four of them were taken to the hospital in Faro for treatment.
Chaos and panic were felt at the scene, with many people searching for their loved ones. Emergency teams raced to deal with the consequences of the sudden storm.
The National Meteorological Office IPMA stated that it is currently assessing the data to determine whether a tornado passed through the area. Radar images show that the probability of this being the case is very high. Experts continue to analyze the information to clarify the exact nature of the meteorological phenomenon that caused the devastation.