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Tornado Strikes Portugal Campsite: One Dead, 28 Injured

11/15/2025

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A tornado struck a campsite and hotel in Albufeira, Portugal, during Storm Claudia, killing an 85-year-old British woman.
Twenty-eight people were injured, including British, Portuguese, and Spanish nationals.
The woman was initially reported missing before her body was found.
Albufeira's mayor, Rui Cristina, said resources are being mobilized to support victims and restore safety.
The storm also caused flooding in parts of the United Kingdom, triggering emergency responses.

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A tornado struck a campsite and hotel in Albufeira, Portugal, during Storm Claudia, killing an 85-year-old British woman.
Twenty-eight people were injured, including British, Portuguese, and Spanish nationals.
The woman was initially reported missing before her body was found.
Albufeira's mayor, Rui Cristina, said resources are being mobilized to support victims and restore safety.
The storm also caused flooding in parts of the United Kingdom, triggering emergency responses.