Depression Bruna caused 26 incidents across the Autonomous Region of Madeira between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, 7 November, according to the update issued by the Regional Civil Protection Service (SRPC). The incidents involved 58 operatives and 26 technical units, and all were resolved at municipal level.
Fallen trees were the most frequent incident, with 12 reports. Crews also cleared roads, responded to landslides, structural collapses and flooding, and dealt with one power line fall. Santa Cruz was the most affected municipality with seven incidents, followed by Funchal with six.
Several roads and access routes were closed, including in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol and Ribeira Brava, and all classified walking trails in the Region are closed. Authorities urge residents to respect the closures and warning signs.
