A plane faced extremely difficult weather conditions while attempting to land at Madeira Airport in Portugal, after Storm Charles swept through the island with strong winds and heavy rain.
The footage shows the plane being buffeted by strong winds as it approaches for landing, at one of the most challenging airports for pilots during adverse weather.
Wind speeds in Madeira reached up to 136 kilometers per hour, while 355 millimeters of rainfall were recorded within just 12 hours.
A challenging landing at Madeira Airport, Portugal, as Storm Charles brings powerful winds and torrential rainfall to the island. Wind gusts have reached 136 km/h, with 355 mm of rain recorded in just 12 hours. https://t.co/bbFbqpEZXG
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) November 11, 2026
The storm caused major disruptions to air traffic, with over 300 flights cancelled to and from Portugal.
As a preventive measure, authorities closed about 8 schools nationwide, as well as hundreds of supermarkets and non-essential public services.
Despite the extreme conditions and the measures taken, the storm passed without causing serious damage to the country.
