The Local Health Unit (ULS) of Guarda is gradually returning to normal operations following a power outage on Monday. “We expect all outpatient appointments to be scheduled throughout the day,” a source from the hospital administration stated to Lusa news agency.
The Pediatrics Emergency Department has resumed operations at its usual location since this morning, after being relocated to the outpatient building on Monday, the source added.
A new meeting of the ULS Disaster Committee is set for early this afternoon to assess the situation.
The hospital administration reiterated the plea for people to use Emergency Services only when necessary and to call 808 24 24 24 beforehand.
Classes have resumed in most schools across Guarda and nearly the entire district today. However, the Mêda local School Group has decided to keep schools closed for the day.
In the district’s capital, the municipality confirmed to Lusa that everything is operating smoothly without constraints.
It was also noted that Monday’s power outage is still affecting the water supply network, causing low pressure in some areas of Guarda’s upper zone, including Bairro do Bonfim, Rua Duque de Bragança (Bairro da Caixa) and its surroundings, Rua António Sérgio and its surroundings, Alfarazes, Bairro Nª Sr.ª dos Remédios, and Bairro da Luz.
“The issue is being resolved by Águas do Vale do Tejo,” a source from the Guarda municipality stated, revealing that normal water supply could be restored by the morning.
A widespread electrical supply interruption occurred on Monday, starting at 11:30 a.m., affecting Portugal and Spain, with authorities yet to provide an explanation.
Airports faced closures, and there was congestion in public transport and traffic in major cities as a result of the blackout.
Energy restoration happened gradually throughout the day, beginning with the central region of the country.
The electricity distribution network operator, E-Redes, assured today that services have been fully restored and normalized.
