Web Summit in Lisbon cancels its second day after Storm Charles brings severe weather conditions to Portugal. Multiple outlets report that the programme for Day 2 is called off, with disruption linked to high winds and flooding risk.
Context across the coverage centres on guidance and risk assessments from Portuguese authorities. The Portugal News and The Next Web say the Portuguese government recommends organisers should not hold Day 2, while The Next Web adds that Web Summit informs attendees by email and targets holding Day 3 as planned. Another report highlights wider impacts, including transport disruption and tidal flooding.
Coverage also notes the organisers’ ongoing monitoring. The Portugal News says Web Summit assesses the severe weather situation with the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority and plans to issue further updates as information becomes available. Overall, outlets largely agree on the cancellation of Day 2 and the role of storm-related risk in the decision, while details differ on how broadly they describe flooding and transport impacts.
