Heavy rains in Faial

Currently an orange weather warning is active for the Central Group of the Azores. This morning, heavy rains caused some of the rivers and streams in Faial to overflow their banks. In some parts of Feteira and Castelo Branco the floods caused damages and flooded houses and streets. Always check out the current weather warnings and take them serious. Small streams which are dry most of the year can within minutes become violent torrents.