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🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

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At least 81 people have died due to severe flooding in Kenya, which has also displaced approximately 2,690 families and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and property.

Mar 23 • 08:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Punters sigh with relief as historic tropical pub dodges cyclone disaster

The Lions Den Hotel in Far North Queensland has emerged unscathed from Cyclone Narelle, following its recovery from significant flood damage two years prior.

Mar 22 • 20:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US and Israel’s war on Iran is a disaster for the environment, analysis shows

The US-Israel war on Iran is significantly harming the environment, rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions and compromising the global carbon budget.

Mar 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Delay in the Census Blocks Update of Data on Population Living in Disaster-Prone Areas

The Brazilian government announced a crucial update for data guiding policies for those at risk from extreme climate events, but after two years, there's still no release date for the new information.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

The storm in Pakistan has claimed at least 16 lives

A deadly storm in Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people.

Mar 19 • 10:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

350 Civil Protection Staff Appointments Announced by G. Kefalogiannis Across Greece

The Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, G. Kefalogiannis, announced the recruitment of 350 specialized civil protection staff to enhance disaster readiness.

Mar 18 • 12:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lake Malawi Surges to Multi-Year High As Authorities Open Liwonde Floodgates to Avert Disaster

Lake Malawi has hit its highest water level in years, prompting authorities to open floodgates to prevent flooding in surrounding communities.

Mar 18 • 09:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Severe devastation from the storm in Odisha, 2 people killed

A severe storm in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, has led to significant destruction, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to several others.

Mar 16 • 10:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Floods leave a trail of destruction and at least 66 dead in Kenya

Severe floods in Kenya have resulted in at least 66 deaths and the displacement of over 2,000 families due to heavy rainfall.

Mar 15 • 19:26 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Up to seven meter thick flood: Among the largest in memory

Iceland is experiencing one of the largest floods in recent memory, with floodwaters reaching up to seven meters in thickness.

Mar 14 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'Due to climate change, extreme events will be more frequent; we need to have adaptation plans in cities'

Ecuador experiences severe winter storms causing widespread flooding and damage, with climate experts warning of increased frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change.

Mar 14 • 14:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Flood Disaster - 62 Dead, 12,000 Homes Damaged or Destroyed

Severe flooding in Kenya has claimed at least 62 lives and damaged or destroyed approximately 12,000 homes due to heavy rainfall, with ongoing rescue efforts underway.

Mar 13 • 16:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: Life Between Cyclones - How Beira's People Carry the Mental Weight of Storms That Never Really End

In Beira, Mozambique, the enduring psychological impact of Cyclone Idai and ongoing storms lead to severe mental health challenges for its residents, who live in constant anticipation of disaster.

Mar 12 • 10:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"We are losing what little we had": the drama of the flooded neighborhoods in Tucumán where in one day the rain of an entire month fell

Tucumán faces devastating floods after experiencing a month's worth of rain in one day, leading to significant destruction, suspended classes, and a grim outlook for recovery.

Mar 11 • 15:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Photo] 'Remember Fukushima!'... Enough with Nuclear Power Plants

A rally was held in Seoul to mark the 15th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, criticizing the South Korean government's plans for new nuclear power plants.

Mar 11 • 10:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Dozens dead in severe weather in Ethiopia

At least 30 people have died due to severe rainfall leading to flooding and landslides in southwestern Ethiopia.

Mar 11 • 07:21 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

42 people have lost their lives in the flooding in Kenya

Severe rainfall and flooding in Kenya have resulted in the deaths of 42 individuals, with ongoing search efforts by government teams.

Mar 9 • 06:53 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

42 people died in the flood in Kenya

Heavy rainfall in Kenya has caused floods resulting in at least 42 deaths and significant damage to infrastructure and homes.

Mar 9 • 06:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Texas News: Greg Abbott modified and renewed the disaster proclamation due to extreme climate conditions

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed Texas' disaster proclamation due to ongoing fire weather conditions, signaling the continued high risk of wildfires in the state.

Mar 8 • 23:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tragedy with 72 deaths in the Zona da Mata mining region is the 4th largest rain-related disaster in Brazil in the last ten years

Seventy-two fatalities have been confirmed in the Zona da Mata region of Brazil, making this rain disaster one of the deadliest in the past decade.

Mar 8 • 08:01 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Acid rain falls on Vanuatu islands as volcano belches ash

The Vanuatu government has opted against a mass evacuation despite acid rain affecting Ambae island from the volcano Manaro Voui.

Mar 6 • 18:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

‘Climate disaster’ in Australia: the drastic increase in toxic algae raises alarm for authorities

Researchers have discovered a toxic algae species in Australia that has drastically proliferated, resulting in significant marine animal deaths and affecting the local ecosystem.

Mar 5 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender guides residents on rights after rains in Juiz de Fora; see locations

The Public Defender's Office in Minas Gerais is providing guidance to residents of Juiz de Fora regarding their rights following recent flooding.

Mar 4 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Only 10% of companies invest in disaster prevention, says survey

A survey reveals that only 10% of Brazilian companies invest in disaster prevention, despite a high level of social investment after disasters.

Mar 3 • 15:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: When Floods Hit, the Risk of Malaria Follows - How Disaster Systems Can Prepare Better

Flooding in southern Africa not only causes immediate destruction but also leads to an increased risk of malaria as communities recover.

Mar 2 • 04:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Landslide Curve' Announced the Tragedy that Killed More than 60 People in Juiz de Fora

Juiz de Fora experienced its worst recent tragedy, with over 60 people killed due to landslides triggered by record rainfall in February.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peruvian State Electric Companies Reinforce Prevention Measures Due to Coastal El Niño

The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines has announced preventive measures aimed at state electric companies in response to the Coastal El Niño phenomenon affecting the country.

Feb 28 • 20:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A woman clung to a light pole for three hours amid a terrible flood

A woman in Ubá, Brazil, clung to a light pole for three hours during severe flooding that engulfed her home.

Feb 27 • 17:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Pictures: Masses of mud flood Brazilian city

A massive mudslide has engulfed a city in Brazil, causing significant disruptions.

Feb 27 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Storm leaves 400 homeless and triggers sirens in Angra dos Reis (RJ)

A heavy storm in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, has left 392 people homeless and triggered evacuation alerts across numerous neighborhoods due to excessive rainfall.

Feb 27 • 13:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The number of people killed by floods in Brazil has exceeded 50

Heavy floods in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have resulted in over 50 fatalities, displacing thousands of residents as rescue efforts face ongoing rainfall and landslide risks.

Feb 27 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government alerts had already placed Juiz de Fora on the climate tragedy map - why wasn't there time to save dozens of lives?

Authorities were aware of the high risks of a climate tragedy in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, prior to severe flooding that resulted in numerous fatalities, yet the disaster could not be prevented.

Feb 26 • 10:14 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State

Severe floods in Minas Gerais, Brazil, have led to the death of 46 people and left many missing as towns struggle with mud and debris.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

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.

Feb 25 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senador Firmino also suffers from heavy rain; video shows woman rescued from boat

Serious flooding in Senador Firmino, Brazil, led to the evacuation of approximately 60 families as rescue operations were mounted amid significant rainfall.

Feb 25 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Over 30 people have died in the floods in Brazil and the same number are missing

Severe floods and landslides in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais have resulted in at least 36 deaths, with 33 others reported missing.

Feb 25 • 16:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Heavy Rains in Brazil Cause Landslides, with at Least 30 Casualties

Heavy rains in Brazil have triggered landslides that have resulted in at least 30 deaths.

Feb 25 • 13:59 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Rescuers search for missing after deadly flooding hits southeastern Brazil

Search efforts are underway in southeastern Brazil after severe flooding resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous people reported missing.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Peruíbe Completes Three Days Under Water with Nearly 500 People Affected by the Rains; VIDEO

Peruíbe, Brazil, has been submerged for three days due to heavy rains, with nearly 500 residents displaced and more rain expected in the coming days.

Feb 25 • 08:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast brings accounts of the rain in Juiz de Fora and discusses the effectiveness of alert systems

The podcast discusses the severe flooding and deaths in Juiz de Fora caused by recent heavy rains, highlighting the effectiveness of alert systems and the ongoing governmental response.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tragedy in MG: timeline shows how the storm advanced and left dead and missing in Juiz de Fora and Ubá

Severe storms in Juiz de Fora and Ubá, Brazil, resulted in significant destruction and a tragic loss of life, marking a catastrophic weather event in the region.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

At least 30 dead in severe weather in Brazil

At least 30 people have died after heavy rainfall struck Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, with 39 others reported missing.

Feb 25 • 01:13 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

30 dead and nearly 40 missing after floods and landslides in Brazil

At least 30 people have died and nearly 40 are missing following severe floods and landslides in Brazil.

Feb 24 • 23:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cold front, supercell, and trough: the combination of factors that led to the tragedy of the rains in Minas Gerais

A combination of climatic phenomena has resulted in a historic storm in Minas Gerais, Brazil, leading to at least 28 fatalities and significant destruction.

Feb 24 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

At least 20 dead and dozens missing due to extreme rains in southeastern Brazil

Extreme rainfall in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, has led to at least 20 fatalities and over 400 people left homeless, with reports of missing individuals amid flooding and landslides.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Goiás this Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Severe weather has resulted in one death and displaced 600 people in Baixada Fluminense, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 11:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

“Caused a Disaster”: A Violent Storm Took Away the Production of Two Important Citrus Regions

A violent storm in Argentina's citrus regions of Entre Ríos and Corrientes has resulted in significant agricultural losses for local producers.

Feb 23 • 23:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Heavy downpour leaves families evacuated and roads affected in three cantons of Loja

A heavy downpour in Loja, Ecuador, led to the evacuation of families and damage to infrastructure in the cantons of Puyango, Zapotillo, and Pindal.

Feb 23 • 16:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense Lieutenant explains the reason for intense rains on the coast of SP, which faces risks; understand

Intense rains affecting the coastal region of São Paulo are caused by moisture from the ocean, as explained by a Civil Defense officer amid the local crisis response.

Feb 23 • 15:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Italy's famous Kallimate arch collapsed into the sea on Valentine's Day

Italy's iconic stone natural structure, known as Kallimate arch in southern Apulia, collapsed into the sea due to a storm that brought heavy rains and high waves to the Adriatic on Valentine's Day.

Feb 18 • 05:30 UTC

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