Emergency situation in Paraty recognized by the Federal Government
The federal government of Brazil has recognized the public calamity in Paraty due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains.
Calamity Withdrawal from FGTS is available in three cities in Zona da Mata affected by floods; learn how to request
Residents of Juiz de Fora, Matias Barbosa, and Ubá can now request a Calamity Withdrawal from their FGTS due to recent floods.
Rain in Minas: Caixa releases calamity withdrawal from FGTS; minister says measures used in RS can be applied in MG
The Caixa bank has announced the activation of calamity withdrawals from the FGTS for workers in specific cities of Minas Gerais affected by heavy rains.
Video: this was the moment when extreme rain caused 23 deaths and dozens missing in Brazil
Extreme rainfall in Minas Gerais, Brazil, resulted in 23 fatalities and many missing persons, leading the federal government to declare a state of calamity for 180 days.
FGTS for calamity: residents of two cities affected by rains in PI can withdraw up to R$ 6,200
Residents of Corrente and Bom Jesus in Brazil can withdraw up to R$ 6,200 from their FGTS due to severe flooding caused by recent rains.
Funding for slope containment in Juiz de Fora has been stalled for almost a year
The funding of R$ 21.6 million for slope containment works in Juiz de Fora is delayed due to document issues and comes amid a state of calamity in the city after severe storms caused numerous landslides.
'We lost three students from the buried school': the tragedy of the rain in MG that killed at least 28
Severe rains in Southeast Brazil have resulted in at least 28 fatalities, with the majority occurring in Minas Gerais, where emergency measures have been declared due to extensive damage and loss of life.
Firefighters have already rescued nearly 100 people alive after landslides in Juiz de Fora, says Zema
Governor Romeu Zema reported that firefighters have rescued 98 people alive from risk areas in Juiz de Fora and Ubá following severe flooding.
Rain floods more than 150 houses and leaves 500 people displaced in Jussara
Severe rains have caused significant flooding in Jussara, Brazil, displacing over 500 residents and flooding 157 homes, prompting the local government to declare a state of calamity.
VIDEO shows Matias Barbosa underwater; city hall declares state of calamity
Drone footage reveals Matias Barbosa submerged in water following heavy rain in the region, prompting the mayor to declare a state of emergency.
Federal government recognizes public calamity in Juiz de Fora (MG) after deaths from rains
The federal government of Brazil has declared a state of public calamity in Juiz de Fora following deadly rainstorms that impacted the city.
Daily Summary #1872: Severe Weather Leaves Dead in Juiz de Fora, MG; Gilmar Mendes Orders Suspension of 'Perks'; STF Begins Trial of Those Accused of Ordering Marielle Franco's Murder
Severe weather in Juiz de Fora, MG, has resulted in fatalities and homelessness, prompting the local government to declare a state of calamity.
PHOTOS: see the destruction caused by the rain in Juiz de Fora, MG
Severe flooding in Juiz de Fora, MG has resulted in 14 deaths and left 440 people homeless.
Rain leaves dead in Juiz de Fora and city declares calamity
Severe flooding in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has resulted in 14 fatalities and the displacement of 440 residents, prompting the mayor to declare a state of emergency.
Flood leads Juiz de Fora to a state of public calamity
Heavy rainfall in Juiz de Fora has prompted the mayor to declare a state of public calamity due to widespread destruction and rescues.
Caixa releases Calamity Withdrawal of FGTS for residents of Cantagalo and São Sebastião do Alto
Caixa Econômica Federal has announced the release of the Calamity Withdrawal from the FGTS for residents affected by recent flooding in Cantagalo and São Sebastião do Alto, Brazil.
Footage from the calamity in Bucharest. Almost half a meter of snow fell in one day
Bucharest experienced severe snowfall, accumulating nearly half a meter in just one day, impacting daily activities.
Snow Calamity Paralyzes Traffic in the Czech Republic. Road Workers Report Accidents and Long Traffic Jams
A severe snowstorm has caused major traffic disruptions across the Czech Republic, leading to multiple accidents and road blockages predominantly on the D1 highway.
Police warn drivers not to enter D1 due to snow calamity in Vysočina
The D1 motorway in Vysočina is difficult to navigate this morning due to a snow calamity, with numerous accidents reported and trucks stranded.
Police warn drivers not to enter D1 in Vysočina due to snow calamity
Authorities are advising drivers against using the D1 highway in the Vysočina region due to severe snow conditions.
Police warn of snow calamity on D1 in Vysočina
Czech police have issued a warning about severe snow conditions affecting the D1 highway in the Vysočina region.
Caraguatatuba announces new company for urban cleaning after contract termination and emergency decree
The municipality of Caraguatatuba has appointed a new company for urban cleaning services following a declared state of environmental and sanitary calamity and the unilateral cancellation of the previous contract.
Caraguatatuba declares environmental and sanitary calamity after waste contract issues
The Caraguatatuba city government has declared a state of environmental and sanitary calamity following problems with the urban cleaning and waste management contract.
Drought 'Calamity' in Kenya, 2 Million People Affected by Hunger... Photos
More than 2 million people in parts of Kenya are facing hunger due to severe drought, particularly affecting pastoral communities in the northeast.
Suzano declares state of environmental and sanitary calamity after days without garbage collection
Suzano has declared a state of environmental and sanitary calamity after the waste collection and city cleaning service was suspended for three days.
Struck by Storms, Portugal Goes to the Polls and Should Reject the Far Right
Portugal is set to vote in presidential elections amidst severe storms that have led to calamity declarations in several municipalities, while the far-right candidate André Ventura's request for postponement has been declined.
Snow Buries Kamchatka. Footage Proves the Crisis is Out of Control
The Russian Far East is facing a snow calamity that has paralyzed the lives of tens of thousands, leaving residents of some neighborhoods in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky completely cut off, prompting the army to send heavy equipment via the largest cargo plane.
Caixa makes calamity withdrawals available for residents of Rio Claro
From Tuesday (03), workers in Rio Claro (RJ) can request disaster-related withdrawals from the FGTS due to storms that affected the city, available through the CAIXA FGTS app until May 3, 2026.
Cold calamity falls from the sky in Japan... 81-year-old snow record broken
Japan's northern regions experienced heavy snowfall at the end of January 2026, breaking records for snow thickness and disrupting transportation, with thousands stranded at an airport.
The novel has set foresters free. They can prepare forests so that the bark beetle calamity does not repeat.
Foresters are now empowered by new legislation to manage forests and prevent another bark beetle outbreak.
The Bark Beetle Calamity in Pardubice has ended. Wood harvesting is returning to normal, forest owners are restoring the forests
The bark beetle crisis in the Pardubice region is over as wood harvesting resumes normal operations and forest owners begin restoration efforts.
What looks like pure destruction may also be a new beginning
The article reflects on how calamity can sometimes serve as a precursor to renewal, using metaphors like Schrödinger's cat to illustrate resilience and potential in the face of adversity.