New tempest threatens Portugal, one week after Storm Kristin

A view of debris after the passage of storm Kristin, in Praia da Vieira, Leiria, Portugal, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

LISBON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Portugal ‌is bracing for a new storm that authorities warn ‌could trigger floods and further devastation, as the country ‌still struggles with the aftermath of Storm Kristin.

The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) said late Monday that the new storm, named Leonardo, is ‍expected to begin impacting mainland Portugal from ‍Tuesday afternoon through Saturday.