Depression Charles to hit Madeira and Portugal as government urges maximum caution

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Storm Depression Charles is forecast to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, large waves and winds of up to 130 km/h to Madeira and Portugal. Authorities have urged maximum caution, warning of flooding, falling trees and power cuts, with parts of Madeira under red alert.

The government warns of flooding, falling trees and power cuts, urging people to shelter "during peaks of rain and wind". Forecasts indicate heavy rain with thunder, six-metre waves and gusts up to 130 km/h, with parts of Madeira under red alert.