Portugal's government is extending a state of emergency due to a devastating crisis caused by storms that have resulted in fatalities and significant flooding. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro urged citizens to heed authorities' recommendations as recovery will be long and challenging. Major public projects are being halted to focus on flood protection and damage restoration, particularly in Alcácer do Sal and Leiria. The National Civil Protection Authority has ordered evacuations along the Tagus river, which faces its worst flood threat in nearly thirty years. Despite calls to postpone the presidential election, the national electoral authority confirmed it will proceed as planned.