Record rainfall falls on the Portuguese holiday island of Madeira. More than 600 millimeters were measured at a station on the Atlantic island.
Flights were cancelled and schools closed. In some parts of the island, landslides occurred, roads had to be temporarily closed. Wind gusts of up to 95 km/h are still to be expected on the island. Meanwhile, "Oscar" is approaching mainland Portugal. Weather warnings for heavy showers, hail and thunderstorms are in force. According to the current weather forecasts, rain is forecast until next week.