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Dec 2014 back issue
by Mario Cruz
Almost every year, the village of Reguengo do Alviela, center of Portugal, becomes an island during the rainy
seasons. the Tagus River waters rise causing floods and affecting the local population. Some decide to leave their
homes but others refuse to leave their belongings behind while the water level remains high. The firefighters are the
only connection they have to dry land, making numerous trips to bail the locals out.
These pictures were taken in April, 2013.
The main entrance to the village of Reguengo do Alviela submerged by the waters of the Tagus River.
Reguengo do Alviela residents waiting for the water level to come down.
Firefighters rush in their boats to help Reguengo do Alviela residents during the floods.
A house outside Reguengo do Alviela during the floods.
A resident stands outside his house watching the Tagus River waters entering Reguengo do Alviela village.
Reguengo do Alviela fields submerged.
Residents travel in a boat due to the floods.
A firefighter carries a resident outside Reguengo do Alviela village.
A resident stands outside his house watching the Tagus River waters entering Reguengo do Alviela village.
Electric power poles that provide energy to Reguengo do Alviela village emerge from the Tagus River.
A senior resident stands in a firefighter's boat moments before a trip to get supplies during the floods.
Reguengo do Alviela village residents are evacuated on a firefighter boat due to the floods.
