On April 6, a 24-hour rail worker strike will cause travel disruptions throughout Portugal. Rail and train cancellations will likely cause congested roadways. Protests associated with the strike may occur, likely at train stations.
On 8 October, a 24-hour strike is being planned by workers of the Comboios de Portugal and Infraestruturas de Portugal railway companies. Workers are demanding salary increases, the recruitment of more employees, and possibilities for professional progression. Similar strikes in the past have limited train operations throughout the country.
On 20-21 September, bus drivers have planned to strike in Lisbon to demand higher wages, reduced workloads, and improved working conditions. Additionally, ferry workers will protest from 21-23 September in Barreiro and Lisbon. Commuters may be inconvenienced as a result of the protests.
Strikes are expected throughout Portugal by airport workers throughout the rest of July into August. The strikes began at 00:01 on 17 July to 23:59 on 18 July and will continue on 31 July at 00:01 until 2 August. The strikes are due to poor payments and working conditions, airport delays are expected.
Heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms is expected across countries in Europe until 2 July. Countries have increased warning levels due to the impact these storms will have. The effects of the storms are likely to cause travel disruptions for days after the storms clear.
On 2 July, a 24-hour strike is being planned by workers of the Infraestruturas de Portugal railway company. Workers are demanding better working conditions and higher salaries. A similar strike took place on 30 June which resulted in limited train operations throughout the country.
On 24 June, metro service workers in Lisbon plan to hold a strike. The reason for the strike is due to worker grievances toward working conditions and pay. As a result, the availability of metro transportation is likely to be impacted and may face delays.
On 4 November, Portugal will reimpose a partial lockdown due to COVID-19. This lockdown is scheduled to last for 15 days affecting at least 121 municipalities, including the Lisbon area. Measures include a curfew for non-essential businesses and traveling outside the residence is only permitted for essential purposes such as work, school, and grocery shopping.
Forecasts indicate that a heatwave will persist through at least July 17 across portions of Portugal and southern and western Spain. Temperatures of 35-40ºC (95-104ºF) are expected throughout much of the affected area. The extended period of intense heat could cause increased wildfire spreads, heat strokes, warped rail tracks, and severe dehydration.