UPDATE ON FLOOD SITUATION MADEIRA, PORTUGAL

Monday 22nd February 2010 – On Saturday 20th February 2010, the island of Madeira experienced adverse weather conditions. Heavy flooding and mudslides caused damage particularly to the capital of Funchal and the South of the island. The main tourism areas remain unaffected.

To date, 70 people have been injured and 42 people proclaimed dead. 39 families in Madeira (of which 26 families are in Funchal) have lost their homes and have been given shelter in the military infantry quarters.

The weather has now subsided and recovery work is underway. The Madeira Government has deployed approximately 170 trucks and 150 machines to clear the most affected areas.

Essential services, including electricity and water are up and running. Mobile phone reception and internet connection has been restored on all parts of the island, apart from some areas in the North of the island.

Both Funchal Airport and the Harbour have reopened. The ferry boat connections to Porto Santo are fully operational and running. The main roads can now be accessed from the East to the Ribeira Brava district. The road from Ribeira Brava to São Vicente in the North of the island remains closed.

The Secretary of Tourism for Madeira, Ms. Conceição Estudante will be holding daily press conferences at 1200 hrs and 1830 hrs to provide regular updates on the situation.

The Madeira Promotion Bureau extends its deepest sympathy to all families and friends involved in this tragedy.

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