Portugal cancels 200-plus flights, shuts schools as Storm Charles hits

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Storm Charles brings closures and flight cancellations in Portugal

Portugal closed schools and non-essential public services as Storm Charles reached the mainland on Wednesday, 11 November, according to The Straits Times and Reflector. The Straits Times reported more than 200 flights were cancelled, while Al Jazeera put the figure above 300 and EconoTimes reported at least 238. The Straits Times also said businesses and supermarkets closed as heavy rain and strong winds arrived. Reflector reported no major damage, but the reports do not give a shared final count of cancellations.