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Frequent rain in Rio Branco has already totaled 228.2 mm by March 22, surpassing 80% of the expected monthly total.

Belo Horizonte experienced severe rainfall leading to street flooding and downed trees and power poles.

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains in 64 cities across Paraíba, Brazil.

Belo Horizonte's Civil Defense has issued a warning for geological risk in six regions of the city due to the potential for landslides as rain is forecasted.

Barra do Piraí faced heavy rains leading to flooding and landslides, with local authorities reporting a significant response to these incidents.

Heavy rain in Uberlândia led to flooding in various areas, including the local school, which was temporarily inundated.

Jaú, Brazil, suffered significant flooding from heavy rain, recording the state's highest rainfall total in 24 hours, leading to damage but no reported injuries.

Torrential rain caused significant flooding and property damage in various neighborhoods of Santarém, Brazil, leading local authorities to respond.

A landslide has blocked the Estrada do Macuco in Taubaté following heavy rains, while the city also reports flooding in multiple neighborhoods.

A multitude of volunteers organized hundreds of initiatives throughout Tuscany to campaign against the constitutional referendum scheduled for March 22 and 23.

Heavy rainfall in São José dos Campos, Brazil, has led to significant flooding in various neighborhoods, particularly affecting the Jardim Nova Detroit and Vila Tatetuba areas.

A storm in Jaú, Brazil, resulted in significant flooding, a wall collapse, and the evacuation of several houses on Thursday, with no reported injuries.

Agricultural mechanic Adenir Rodrigues da Conceição has been missing for six days in rural Cariri do Tocantins, with indications that a family disagreement may have contributed to his disappearance.

Heavy rains have caused flooding and road closures in the Jundiaí region of São Paulo, prompting the state's Civil Defense to issue an alert.

Four individuals were killed in an Israeli military attack in Gaza, according to reports from the region's civil defense authorities.

The Civil Defense of São Paulo warns residents of potential storms on Thursday and heavy rain on Friday throughout the state.

Ana Burkovskiene has been appointed as Lithuania's Deputy Minister of the Interior, focusing on civil defense and institutional cooperation for public safety and crisis readiness.

A landslide in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, caused alarm among residents but resulted in no injuries.

A house collapse in the Jardim Bela Vista area of Bauru has prompted safety concerns for pedestrians due to blocked sidewalks, although there is no threat to neighboring homes.

São Paulo has declared a state of alert due to heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding, particularly in the North and West zones.

In Juiz de Fora, a report from Civil Defense is essential for residents seeking to return to normalcy after February's heavy rains left over 8,000 people displaced.

The Qatari Interior Ministry reports that Civil Defense teams are addressing a fire in the Ras Laffan area caused by an Iranian attack.

Ana Burkovskienė has taken on the role of Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs in charge of civil defense in Lithuania.

The bridge connecting the Itajara district to downtown Itaperuna has raised safety concerns due to structural issues, leading to a partial closure by the Civil Defense.

Severe weather with heavy rain and strong winds caused significant property damage and injuries in Pau dos Ferros, Brazil.

Members of the National Security and Defense Committee of the Seimas in Lithuania are suggesting redirecting funds allocated for civil security to adapt hospitals for wartime conditions.

The municipalities of Cruzeiro do Sul and Epitaciolândia in Acre, Brazil, will receive nearly R$ 970,800 for emergency civil defense actions following severe flooding.

The House of Poveiros in Rio de Janeiro has been completely shut down by municipal authorities after part of its roof collapsed, posing a risk of further structural failures.

A fire in Cubatão, Brazil, destroyed four houses and damaged two others without causing any injuries.

The number of municipalities in Amazonas under a state of emergency due to flooding risks has increased to seven, as reported by the Civil Defense agency.

The Civil Police of Brazil has transferred the investigation of threats against the municipal Secretary of Consumer Defense, João Pires, to the Homicide Division following his report of being followed by armed criminals.

Adenir Rodrigues da Conceição, a mechanic, has gone missing on a farm in Tocantins, Brazil, prompting extensive search efforts by civil defense teams, firefighters, and volunteers.

The Civil Defense in Juiz de Fora has conducted over 4,255 inspections following tragic floods, which resulted in 65 deaths and left nearly 9,000 people displaced.

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for intense rains across all 223 cities in Paraíba, Brazil, effective until Wednesday night.

A Civil Defense agent in São Luiz do Paraitinga died in a crash involving a motorcycle and a tow truck.

The Civil Defense of Aracaju has issued a high tide alert, predicting levels between 2.08m and 2.26m from Tuesday to Sunday, with warnings of potential flooding in certain neighborhoods.

New legislation in Poland outlines obligations for public utility buildings to serve as protective structures amid civil defense and population protection efforts.

Part of the students at the Conservatory of Music Haidée França Americano in Juiz de Fora have resumed classes while the second floor remains closed due to structural damage.

The Civil Defense of Petrolina has issued an alert for heavy rains expected in the municipality starting from Wednesday, October 18.

Sweden is currently upgrading its bomb shelters to ensure they are fit for use in times of crisis or war.

Firefighters were called to respond to a roof collapse at Casa dos Poveiros in Rio Comprido, Brazil, on Monday morning, with no reports of injuries as the establishment was closed at the time.

A flash flood caused by heavy rains frightened visitors at vacation spots in Caucaia, Brazil, prompting emergency response actions, although no severe injuries were reported.

The Polish government is set to report on the first year of a civil protection law, focusing on the renovation and construction of shelters while acknowledging the long investment process needed.

Latvia has not completed a single fully equipped shelter despite plans for up to 570, with an increase in funding yet no substantial progress amid ongoing civil defense concerns ignited by the Ukraine war.

Belo Horizonte's Civil Defense has issued a warning of geological risk in half of the city’s regions due to heavy rainfall, with the forecast of continued rain throughout the weekend.

The city of Itatiba in Brazil received emergency supplies including cleaning kits and basic food baskets for families impacted by heavy rainfall.

Latvia is contemplating joining a coalition aimed at enhancing civil defense shelters in Ukraine, as indicated by a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A partial collapse of a cemetery wall occurred in Lagoinha, SP, following heavy rainfall, prompting safety measures from local authorities.

A remote alert siren system for heavy rain in a risk area was inaugurated by the Civil Defense in Registro, SP, to warn residents of flooding risks.

The Civil Defense of Bebedouro is investigating whether the flooding that affected at least 20 homes was caused by the failure of two dams located in the rural area of the city.