His duties have been temporarily assigned to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, AFP reported.
In an official statement, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said the minister considered that the necessary personal and political conditions for carrying out his duties were not present. The statement was published on the president's official website.
Amaral has faced criticism over the crisis situation that arose following the "Cristine" storm that swept the country. According to legislation, the responsibility for dealing with and preventing natural disasters lies with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Socialist Party Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro assessed this resignation as a sign that the government was unable to respond adequately to the emergency situation.
According to reports, five people died and infrastructure was seriously damaged as a result of the "Cristine" storm observed in the country last week. Experts assess the Iberian Peninsula as one of the areas most affected by climate change.
We remind you that António José Seguro will assume the position of President of Portugal on March 9 of this year.
