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Mondego dam failure reveals maintenance flaws

A University of Coimbra expert group blames the dam failure on ineffective protections.

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The Mondego River in Portugal faces worsened flooding due to undersized infrastructure since 2023.

Authorities recommend regular dredging to prevent further floods.

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La rupture met en lumière les risques liés à la gestion des infrastructures hydrauliques en Europe, dans un contexte de changements climatiques accrus.

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