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Video: Pickup Truck Gets Stuck and is Buried in Mud During 100 mm Rain in Piauí

A pickup truck was buried in mud after heavy rains in Simões, Piauí, where about 100 mm of precipitation was recorded on the same day.

Mar 2 • 14:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water reaches over 2 meters and leaves a mark on the wall of a house after flooding that left a family homeless in PI

Heavy rains in Fronteiras, Brazil, caused significant flooding, displacing at least 15 families and damaging homes.

Mar 2 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Evacuated streets in Juiz de Fora: why the number continues to rise and when residents can return to their homes

The article discusses the ongoing evacuations in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, due to severe rains that have caused significant risks of landslides, even after the rain has stopped.

Mar 2 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of woman who died after car was swept away during rain at the border of Sergipe and Alagoas is buried

The body of Solange Lima da Silva, who died when her car was swept away by floodwaters, was buried in Canindé de São Francisco, while search efforts for her husband, Elian Caetano Torres, continue.

Mar 1 • 21:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense orders immediate evacuation in Porteirinha due to risk of dam rupture

The Civil Defense of Porteirinha has issued an immediate evacuation order due to the imminent risk of the Lajes Dam rupturing after heavy rainfall in the region.

Mar 1 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: residents pray after search ends in neighborhood with the highest number of flood-related deaths in Juiz de Fora

Residents of the Parque Burnier neighborhood in Juiz de Fora prayed after search efforts for flood victims concluded, following the tragedy in which 22 individuals were buried by mudslides.

Feb 27 • 21:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues red alert for all of Eastern and Northeastern Minas after storms in the Zona da Mata

The National Institute of Meteorology has issued a red alert for heavy rain, flood risks, and urban disruptions in 167 cities in Eastern and Northeastern Minas Gerais.

Feb 27 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Rain carries away house in Tabuleiro, and family is rescued alive

A family in Tabuleiro, Brazil, was rescued alive after a storm destroyed their home in the rural area, prompting hospital treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.

Feb 27 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gas cylinder cargo looted after flood in Ubá is recovered by the Civil Police

The Civil Police of Brazil recovered a shipment of gas cylinders that had been looted during the recent floods in Ubá, although no arrests were made.

Feb 27 • 16:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck is swept away by the current on BR-423 after heavy rains in the Agreste of PE; VIDEO

A truck was swept away by floodwaters on BR-423 in Jupi, Pernambuco, after heavy rains, but the driver was rescued unharmed.

Feb 27 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Angra dos Reis has 375 displaced after storm

A severe storm in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, displaced 375 people and caused significant flooding and landslides in the area.

Feb 27 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Woman survives for 3 hours clinging to a pole during the flood in Ubá (MG)

A woman was rescued after clinging to a utility pole for three hours during severe flooding in Ubá, Brazil, where over 60 fatalities have been reported due to torrential rains.

Feb 27 • 01:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After two days, the Juruá River falls below the flood level in the interior of Acre

The Juruá River in Acre, Brazil, has receded below the flood level after causing adverse effects for local communities.

Feb 26 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Families are displaced after rains in Porto Velho

Seven families in the Tucumanzal neighborhood of Porto Velho were displaced after heavy rains flooded their homes.

Feb 26 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog is rescued after being 'trapped' in a flooded house during a flood in Peruíbe; VIDEO

A dog named Ruck was rescued from a flooded house in Peruíbe, Brazil, after heavy rains caused significant flooding in the area, affecting nearly 500 residents and precipitating the rescue of over 70 animals.

Feb 26 • 11:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

After the cancellation of Trump's tariffs, a flood of lawsuits from companies is coming. Billions are at stake

The removal of Trump's tariffs has led to a surge of lawsuits from various companies.

Feb 26 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Eerie moment dozens of coffins float down street after Brazil flash flood

Extreme flooding in Brazil led to coffins floating down streets, highlighting the severe impact of heavy rain that has killed at least 46 people in Minas Gerais.

Feb 25 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Resident who learned via photo that house collapsed finds bodies of son, grandson, and daughter-in-law in Juiz de Fora

A resident discovered the tragic death of his family members after seeing a photo of their collapsed house on his phone, while he was in a different city.

Feb 25 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters recover body of man who disappeared after car was swept away by floodwaters in Porteirinha

Firefighters in Brazil recovered the body of a 42-year-old man who went missing after his car was swept away in floodwaters.

Feb 25 • 10:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge collapses and family is displaced after 150 millimeters of rain in 12 hours in interior MG; video

Heavy rains in São Gotardo, Brazil, led to significant damage, including the collapse of a bridge and the displacement of a family, although no injuries were reported.

Feb 25 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents build barriers to contain rainwater after flood in São João de Meriti

Residents in the Venda Velha neighborhood of São João de Meriti built barriers to prevent rainwater from flooding their homes again following a severe storm.

Feb 24 • 21:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

After the Supreme Court ruling, a flood of lawsuits begins. FedEx first in line

FedEx is initiating a lawsuit against U.S. Customs and Border Protection demanding full refunds on tariffs imposed under the IEEPA after a Supreme Court ruling declared the tariffs unlawful.

Feb 24 • 13:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Water Level of the Isar: Munich Water Authority Warns of Flooding

The Munich Water Authority has issued a flood warning for the city and district of Munich due to rising river levels after persistent rain.

Feb 24 • 10:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Streets flood for the second consecutive day after a storm in Juiz de Fora

Juiz de Fora suffers from severe flooding for the second day in a row due to heavy rainfall that began on the evening of Monday, October 23rd.

Feb 23 • 21:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Every year it’s this life', laments displaced person after rains in SP coast

Severe rains in São Paulo have led to hundreds of people, including Gildete Oliveira de Souza, being displaced from their homes, highlighting the ongoing struggles of communities in flood-prone areas.

Feb 23 • 15:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: bridge collapses after heavy rains on BA-046 in the interior of Bahia

A bridge collapsed on BA-046 in Bahia following heavy rainfall that exceeded 150 millimeters.

Feb 23 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Residents of the eastern zone of SP say they face a saga in the search for aid after floods

Residents in eastern São Paulo are struggling to obtain government assistance following significant flood damage to their homes and businesses.

Feb 23 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Main tourist spot in Porto Alegre still shows marks from the 2024 flood

Nearly two years after a historic flood struck Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre's main tourist attraction still bears the scars of the disaster.

Feb 22 • 01:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tragedy in Paraná: the body of the 10-year-old girl swept away by a storm was found

Rescuers located the body of 10-year-old Chiara Barrios in Paraná, Argentina, two days after she was swept away by a storm that flooded her home.

Feb 21 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

House collapses and highway is closed in Porto da Folha after heavy rains

A house collapsed in Porto da Folha, Brazil, following heavy rains, leading to the closure of a highway due to water accumulation.

Feb 21 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'He was the funniest man': Tributes flood in for Grey's Anatomy star

Tributes have poured in for actor Eric Dane, best known for his role in Grey's Anatomy, who passed away at the age of 53 after a battle with ALS.

Feb 20 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Doctor dies after disappearing in river in Pará while trying to help a friend hold a boat

The body of doctor Arlen Martins Rocha, who went missing while attempting to assist a friend with a boat during a storm in Brazil, was found in the Tocantins River.

Feb 19 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fence collapses and street in Barreiro is filled with mud after heavy rain in Belo Horizonte; VIDEO

Heavy rains in Belo Horizonte caused mud to flood Vicente Dutra Street and led to the collapse of a fence in the Barreiro neighborhood.

Feb 19 • 10:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A 69-year-old woman dies in Badajoz after her car was swept away by the Zújar River while crossing a ford

A 69-year-old woman in Badajoz, Spain, has died after her car was swept away by the Zújar River while attempting to cross a flooded area.

Feb 18 • 17:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Flood of Memes in Pakistan after Defeat, Ishan Kishan Dominates

Following India's victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, social media reacted with an influx of memes and criticism directed at Pakistani cricketers, particularly the PCB's Mohsin Naqvi.

Feb 16 • 11:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Residents of Morocco's 'Kasr Al-Kabir' Return After Evacuation Due to Flooding

Residents of Kasr Al-Kabir in northern Morocco have begun returning to their homes after two weeks of evacuation due to flood risks and rising water levels in the Oued El Makhazn dam.

Feb 16 • 09:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Overwhelming joy as residents of Ksar al-Kebir return home after the floods

Residents of Ksar al-Kebir in northern Morocco express joy as they return home following recent flood evacuations.

Feb 16 • 06:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Pakistan not seen anywhere, unnecessary hype after their defeat

The India vs. Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup 2026 resulted in a flood of memes on social media after Pakistan's unexpected defeat.

Feb 16 • 04:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After the waters recede.. gradual return of flood victims in Morocco

Residents in flood-affected regions of Morocco are gradually returning home following improved weather conditions and government assistance.

Feb 15 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Standing water and garbage increase disease risk after rains in Amapá; see how to protect yourself

Recent heavy rains in Amapá have heightened the risk of disease outbreaks, prompting health officials to advise preventive measures and mobilize resources.

Feb 14 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Five people are rescued after being stranded in a river in RN

Five people were rescued after being stranded in the Curimataú River in Nova Cruz, RN, due to rising water levels from recent rainfall.

Feb 13 • 16:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Portugal evacuates more than 9,000 people in Coimbra due to flood risk after dam break

Portugal has initiated a preventive evacuation of over 9,000 residents in Coimbra and surrounding areas due to flooding risk following the break of a containment dam caused by heavy rains.

Feb 13 • 11:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Daughter risks life to save mum ahead of 12-hour flood ordeal

A woman in Alice Springs survived a harrowing 12-hour ordeal after being swept into the Todd River by floodwaters, with her daughter risking her own life in a desperate attempt to save her.

Feb 13 • 00:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Piracicaba lowers to 4.6 m; see what is open and closed in the city after overflow

The water level of the Piracicaba River has decreased to 4.6 meters, allowing the reopening of some areas that were closed due to flooding.

Feb 12 • 16:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense of Miracema monitors Ribeirão Santo Antônio after days of heavy rain

The Civil Defense of Miracema is monitoring the level of the Ribeirão Santo Antônio after several days of heavy rain that caused partial flooding in various neighborhoods.

Feb 12 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

On alert, Rio Capivari reaches 1.90m and Civil Defense evacuates families in flood-prone areas

Rio Capivari is on alert for flooding after reaching 1.93 meters, prompting the evacuation of two families by local authorities.

Feb 12 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After river overflow and floods neighborhoods, water starts to recede in Atibaia

Heavy rains caused the Atibaia River to overflow, flooding neighborhoods and displacing families, but water levels have begun to drop.

Feb 12 • 11:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"He will be missed forever": a flood of tributes after the announcement of James Van Der Beek's death

James Van Der Beek passed away at the age of 49 after a battle with colorectal cancer, prompting a wave of tributes from fans and celebrities alike.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The road connecting Lisbon to Porto collapses in Portugal after dyke rupture

A section of Portugal's main highway collapsed following the rupture of a dyke, prompting the evacuation of approximately 3,000 residents due to ongoing heavy rains and flooding.

Feb 12 • 02:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Brazil: an instructor dressed as a hero saved the life of a teenager after being electrocuted on a street flooded by a flood

In Rio de Janeiro, a 33-year-old instructor heroically rescued a 15-year-old Chilean tourist who was electrocuted during severe storms in Copacabana.

Feb 11 • 15:45 UTC

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