Without giving a defined value for the losses recorded, the mayor of Albufeira, José Carlos Rolo, told Lusa agency that, “in public terms, the damage was very small or practically nothing”, with only damage being recorded on the pavements, which were soon repaired.

“Part of this water that went to the downtown is precisely due to the fact that the collector on the west slope is under construction, because the water did not enter there, as it was under construction”, he explained, stressing that, if it were completed, the water would have been diverted to another area, preventing it from accumulating in the city centre.

The work is being carried out within the scope of the Albufeira General Drainage Plan, which represents a global investment of 21 million euros, launched to prevent flooding in the city centre following an episode of rain that caused considerable damage in that area in November 2015 .

The mayor of the district of Faro pointed out that “there are no certain numbers” regarding the value of the damage recorded with the rains over the last few days in the municipality and considered that the scope “was very small”.

José Carlos Rolo indicated that “only a few square metres of sidewalk” were affected, but “they were replaced on the same day”, and there was “no great expression” in terms of damage to public infrastructure.

“In relation to individuals, no one has spoken out, so they will certainly solve the problem themselves”, stated the mayor, stressing that “no information has yet reached the municipality about individuals needing support.