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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aerial images show Peruíbe underwater; nearly 500 displaced

Aerial footage reveals significant flooding in Peruíbe, Brazil, prompting the mayor to declare a state of emergency as nearly 500 residents are displaced due to heavy rainfall.

Feb 27 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Regional emergency due to rains: eight provinces of Ecuador enter this state for 90 days

Ecuador has declared a 90-day regional emergency in eight provinces due to severe impacts from recent heavy rains.

Feb 27 • 13:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Esmeraldas in emergency due to the effects of the rains

The Municipality of Esmeraldas has declared a state of emergency to address the severe impacts of heavy rainfall affecting local families and infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 23:57 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
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Who to call for help when the conditions worsen

The article discusses resources and support available for those affected by deteriorating conditions due to weather in Iceland.

Feb 25 • 07:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: woman gets trapped in car during flood in Santo André and receives help from residents

A woman became trapped in her car during a flooding incident in Santo André, Brazil, but was rescued by local residents.

Feb 25 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'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.

Feb 24 • 21:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Red Code again for Evros – Alarm for new flood phenomena

The Evros Regional Unit has been placed on 'Red Code' alert as a high risk of flooding is predicted due to rising water levels and river overflow.

Feb 24 • 15:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In the USA, a record meter of snow fell in one day

A significant weather event in the USA resulted in a record snowfall of one meter within a single day.

Feb 24 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 09:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Parts of Poland are already struggling with rising waters

Due to precipitation and rising temperatures, various regions in Poland are experiencing localized flooding, leading to numerous emergency calls for assistance.

Feb 23 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Due to the thaw, part of Poland is already underwater, astonishing warmth in the forecasts for the coming days

Poland is facing significant flooding risks due to recent rains and rising temperatures, with hydrological alerts issued in several regions.

Feb 23 • 12:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Elderly Evacuated, Electricity Cut Off... The State Sounds the 'Total Mobilization' Against Floods in Western France

The French government has declared a state of 'total mobilization' due to severe flooding affecting several departments in western France, including evacuations and electricity outages.

Feb 19 • 18:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Campinas report despair upon seeing submerged vehicles after flooding: 'Water reached up to the rearview mirror'

Heavy rain in Campinas, Brazil led to severe flooding, submerging 21 vehicles and stranding families who sought refuge as emergency services responded.

Feb 18 • 17:42 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Flood-hit western France braces for Storm Pedro

Western France, already affected by flooding, is preparing for the arrival of Storm Pedro.

Feb 18 • 10:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

60-Year-Old Woman Visiting Sister Dies After Being Swept Away by Floodwaters and Trapped Under Car in Mandaqui, North Zone of SP

A 60-year-old woman died in São Paulo after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to visit her sister.

Feb 17 • 12:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Southwest France remains on high alert as Garonne floods towns

Southwest France is on high alert due to severe flooding in towns along the Garonne river.

Feb 17 • 10:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Three Envelopes of Clara

Clara Brugada, the head of the Mexico City government, is concerned with the current situation, as demonstrated by her frequent recommendations to media on how to cover the city's issues amidst climate emergencies.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal government recognizes state of emergency in Carira due to drought

The Brazilian federal government has declared a state of emergency in Carira due to severe drought conditions.

Feb 16 • 22:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP government invests R$ 35 million in climate emergency fund

The São Paulo government's investment agency, Desenvolve SP, has committed R$ 35 million to the Climate Fund I, focused on climate emergencies.

Feb 16 • 17:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Winds of up to 240 km/h. A devastating storm swept across New Zealand

A severe storm with wind gusts up to 240 km/h has hit New Zealand, causing widespread damage and disruptions.

Feb 16 • 14:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Scores left stranded by floods in southwest France

Flooding in southwest France has left many people stranded and in need of assistance.

Feb 16 • 10:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

More than 60,000 hectares devastated: snow and rain brought relief in the fight against fire in Chubut

Recent snowfall and rainfall in Chubut, Argentina, have aided firefighters in their battle against two active wildfires that have burnt over 60,000 hectares.

Feb 13 • 19:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trump cancels climate emergency: Obama’s pollution plan revoked

Donald Trump has officially revoked a climate emergency plan initiated by Barack Obama in 2009 aimed at regulating greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change.

Feb 13 • 00:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms

Portugal is facing urgent calls to create strategies for climate adaptation following a series of severe storms that have resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread damage.

Feb 12 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alert messages multiply fivefold after the Valencia rainstorm: how risk management has changed

After the severe rainstorm in Valencia, alert messages have increased significantly, prompting discussions on risk management and political sensitivity towards emergency notifications.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The best response to fire starts before the emergency

The article discusses the importance of preemptive measures to combat forest and rural fires in Argentina, considering the growing impacts of climate change and human activity on natural landscapes.

Feb 12 • 03:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Floodwaters leave Alice Springs residents stranded

Emergency services in Alice Springs, Australia, are conducting rescues for residents stranded due to severe flooding caused by thunderstorms.

Feb 11 • 22:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teams work to mitigate the effects of rain in Barra Mansa

Emergency teams in Barra Mansa, Brazil, are addressing the damage caused by rains that resulted in landslides and fatalities.

Feb 11 • 22:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Here, the snow weather hits hardest, and this is how you should respond

Denmark is bracing for a snowstorm, with the worst impacts expected in the southern regions and specific preparations advised.

Feb 11 • 19:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Difficult even for experienced specialists": with the warming weather - concerns about flooding in Panevėžys district

Melting temperatures in the Panevėžys region are raising concerns about potential flooding, as experts face challenges in predicting river behaviors amidst rapidly changing conditions.

Feb 11 • 13:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain puts regions of São Paulo on alert for flooding

São Paulo is under an alert for flooding due to heavy rain affecting various regions of the city as of Tuesday night.

Feb 10 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piraí declares state of emergency after heavy rains and landslides

The municipality of Piraí, Brazil, has declared a state of emergency due to severe rains and resulting landslides, prompting technical studies for preventive measures.

Feb 10 • 21:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Emergency: the steppe of Santa Cruz is under threat from a historic drought and unprecedented winds

The province of Santa Cruz has declared a state of emergency and agricultural disaster for one year due to extreme drought and strong winds affecting the region.

Feb 9 • 17:19 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Flash floods sweep northern Morocco, killing at least four including toddler

Flash floods in northern Morocco have resulted in the deaths of at least four people, including a toddler, as authorities continue to assess the damage and search for a missing individual.

Feb 8 • 21:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Norway's large wildfire is brought under control

A large wildfire in Trøndelag county, Norway, has been brought under control, with only a few smaller hotspots remaining.

Feb 8 • 14:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

New storms torment Spain and Portugal

New storms battered Spain and Portugal just days after the destructive Leonardo storm subsided, with significant emergency responses and infrastructure disruptions reported.

Feb 7 • 19:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

When water bursts from electrical outlets: why these extraordinary rains are flooding Spain?

Spain has faced extraordinary flooding due to a series of severe storms linked to climate change, raising concerns about infrastructure and emergency response.

Feb 7 • 12:44 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Portugal hit by worst floods in decades as Storm Marta looms

Portugal is experiencing its worst flooding in decades due to Storm Marta, which has forced emergency rescues and resulted in at least one confirmed death nationally.

Feb 6 • 10:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

New York accumulates 13 deaths from hypothermia; 900 people have been moved to shelters due to the climate emergency

New York City has recorded 13 hypothermia-related deaths as officials respond to severe cold by relocating 900 people to shelters during the ongoing climate emergency.

Feb 3 • 16:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fire in Patagonia: what is known about the advance of the fires and what the forecast says for this week in the south

The province of Santa Cruz is under fire emergency due to a critical situation lasting over a month, exacerbated by drought, electrical activity, and high temperatures threatening the environment and people's lives.

Feb 2 • 16:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘The perfect storm’: Trump has left the US less prepared for natural disasters, experts say

Experts claim that Donald Trump’s policies have significantly weakened the US's ability to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, exacerbating the risks posed by severe weather events.

Jan 4 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

A beach that vomits used clothes, helpers with a 'white savior' complex, and the corrected map of Africa: 12 reports to understand a world in crisis

The article discusses significant stories from Planeta Futuro in 2025, focusing on the harsh realities faced by millions in the Global South amid forgotten wars, aid cuts, climate emergency, and regression in rights.

Dec 31 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Violence Against Police Officers: Climate of Violence

Police officers, firefighters, and emergency services face daily verbal threats and physical violence, with statistics showing around 300 incidents per day, although the overall rate of such incidents has seen little increase in 2024 compared to previous years.

Dec 30 • 14:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

‘Elena Venizelou’: Workers protested while Adonis Georgiadis offered honey pies

Workers of the 'Elena Venizelou' hospital staged protests against Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis during the inauguration of the renovated emergency department, criticizing severe staffing shortages and a climate of fear from management.

Dec 29 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Another year of climate emergency

2025 was another year of climate emergency, with record high temperatures in Spain exacerbated by carbon dioxide emissions from massive wildfires.

Dec 27 • 04:30 UTC

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