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Pombalinho, land of floods

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Pombalinho, land of floods

Name: Pombalinho, land of floods
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Location: Pombalinho, Santarém, Portugal

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1. Golegã – Ponte D. Luís I of Santarém loop from Barquinha

84.5km

03:31

210m

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2. Ponte D. Luís I of Santarém – Golegã loop from Santarém

66.2km

02:41

200m

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3. Golegã – Ponte D. Luís I of Santarém loop from Almeirim

70.1km

02:52

280m

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Olga

August 27, 2024

Pombalinho, a riverside village on the Tagus, is occasionally affected by the floods of the Tagus, whose water overflows, transforming the streets of Pombalinho into navigable rivers.

At the entrances to the village there is a marker indicating the different levels that the water reached during the last floods.

After the great floods of 1979, Dutch and French volunteers came to help rebuild Pombalinho.

This memory is commemorated on a plaque of thanks.

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Jorge Ramos 🇧🇷

December 7, 2025

Pombalinho is a town in the district of Santarém, Portugal, known for being frequently affected by floods. This reputation is due to its strategic location on the right bank of the Tagus River and near the Alviela stream, in a floodplain area.

Why do floods occur?
Proximity to the Tagus River: The main cause of the floods is the town's location near the Tagus Riverbed. During rainy winters, the river overflows and floods the surrounding areas, which are alluvial plains.

Increased flow rates: Heavy rainfall in Portugal, along with discharges from upstream Spanish dams, cause a significant increase in water levels and flow rates of the Tagus, resulting in floods in the Lower Tagus.

Affected communication routes: Floods frequently submerge local and national roads, such as the EN 365 at Ponte do Alviela, temporarily isolating Reguengo do Alviela and other neighboring towns.

Impact and Local Resilience
Historical Events: Pombalinho has a history of major floods, with notable events recorded in 1964 and 1979.
Adaptation of Residents: Local residents accept, to some extent, these periodic floods as part of life in the region, although abnormally high floods cause damage and concern.
Alert and Prevention: Civil protection authorities issue warnings to the population during critical periods, asking them to take the necessary actions to protect themselves, their families, and property.

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Pombalinho, land of floods

1. Golegã – Ponte D. Luís I of Santarém loop from Barquinha

2. Ponte D. Luís I of Santarém – Golegã loop from Santarém

3. Golegã – Ponte D. Luís I of Santarém loop from Almeirim

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