Live: New alert system renews calls for action on disaster roaming services
Independent MP Helen Haines is advocating for the implementation of disaster roaming services following the launch of a new emergency messaging system by the federal government.
Storm in Capivari: 35 houses affected and families accommodated in sports gym; city remains on alert
Intense rainfall in Capivari, Brazil, has impacted 35 homes, leading to families seeking refuge in a sports gym due to flooding alerts.
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.
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.
Civil Defense renews alert for intense rains on the SP coast until Friday; see guidelines
The Civil Defense of São Paulo has issued a renewed alert for intense rainfall in the Baixada Santista region until Friday, indicating a very high risk for the area.
VIDEO: heavy rain floods streets in a city in western Bahia; municipality is one of 95 under alert of 'great danger'
Heavy rainfall in Xique-Xique, western Bahia, resulted in flooded streets and prompted cleanup efforts by local merchants after water inundated stores and homes.
Alert for the coastal El Niño phenomenon starting in March in Peru
Peruvian climate authorities have issued an alert for the coastal El Niño phenomenon, expected to cause significant weather impacts starting in March.
Teresina receives new alert after six hours of rain overnight and accumulation of up to 83mm
Teresina, Brazil, has issued a new alert for intense rain following six hours of precipitation that accumulated up to 83mm in some areas during the night.
Scientists on red alert as 'civilisation-ending' volcano begins to wake
Scientists are alarmed as Mexico's El Chichón volcano shows signs of activity after nearly 50 years of dormancy, raising concerns about its potential to cause catastrophic destruction.
Heavy Rains: Eight Cities in the Vale do Paraíba and Region Are on Alert for Natural Disasters
Eight cities in the Vale do Paraíba region of Brazil are under alert for natural disaster risks due to heavy rains, according to the National Center for Monitoring and Alerts of Natural Disasters (Cemaden).
Chaos in Dalmatia, cities underwater, red alert activated: 'Streets are flooded, everything is entering houses'
Heavy rainfall in Dalmatia has caused severe flooding in multiple cities, particularly in Omiš where streets are submerged and water is rapidly entering homes and businesses.
Southern Spain is again ravaged by a natural disaster: residents evacuated, some schools closed
Southern Spain faces severe weather as the AEMET issues a red alert for parts of Andalusia due to heavy rainfall from Storm Leonardo, prompting evacuations and school closures.
Alert in Texas due to a 'flesh-eating' worm: Greg Abbott issued a 'disaster declaration'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a statewide disaster to prepare for the potential arrival of the 'flesh-eating' screw-worm, aiming to prevent its establishment in the state.
The head of the flood operation declares that he drafted the alert two hours earlier and distances himself from the delay
The former chief inspector of the Valencia firefighters claims he was unaware that forces had been sent to monitor the ravine and were withdrawn before the disaster, while indicating that Mazón interfered to avoid confining the population during the flood event.
The confrontation before the judge regarding the disaster reveals the clash between Pradas and Mazón's chief of staff: "Cuenca was the extension of the president"
The ex-councillor Pradas and Carlos Mazón's chief of staff are to face off in a court confrontation concerning the 2024 disaster, amid suspicions of delayed alert messages to the public.
Australia news live: Victoria braced for ‘catastrophic’ fire risk; Queensland on tropical cyclone watch
Victoria is preparing for catastrophic fire risks as residents in the Seymour disaster relief center reflect on past bushfires while Queensland remains on alert for a tropical cyclone.