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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in Juiz de Fora are expected to decrease starting this weekend, but the city remains on alert

Heavy rainfall in Juiz de Fora is expected to reduce over the weekend, although the city will maintain its state of alert due to soil conditions and local drainage issues.

Feb 27 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why does Avenida Rachid Neder always flood? Expert explains causes and proposes solution

Residents and drivers frequently face flooding on Avenida Rachid Neder in Campo Grande due to inadequate drainage and maintenance issues.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals public toilet for pumping sewage into drainage

The Lagos State Government has shut down a public toilet for illegally pumping sewage into the drainage system, posing a health risk and environmental hazard.

Feb 25 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

With a billion euro plan, Lisbon bets on green areas as climatic refuges against heat

Lisbon is investing in a €250 million drainage plan focusing on green areas to mitigate the effects of extreme weather caused by climate change.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Storm in AMBA: a drainage collapsed at Aeroparque and a waterfall of water fell into one of the restaurants

A storm in Buenos Aires caused a drainage issue at Aeroparque, leading to water falling into a restaurant without any reported injuries.

Feb 24 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Unblock drains without a plunger using plumber’s quick method

A plumber shares an effective method for unblocking drains without a plunger, warning against the dangers of pouring fats, oils, and greases down the sink.

Feb 24 • 09:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Five families lose furniture and food after heavy storm in Cuiabá

Five families in Cuiabá lost their furniture and food supplies following a heavy storm that struck the city on Sunday night, with significant rainfall overwhelming drainage systems.

Feb 23 • 22:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Drunk driver demolished a car in Šumperk by crashing into a drainage ditch

A drunk driver crashed into a drainage ditch in Šumperk, causing significant damage to their vehicle.

Feb 23 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Durán Remains Underwater This Weekend Due to Rains: ‘Lately, the Water No Longer Drains as It Should’

Intense rains have left several areas of Durán submerged, raising concerns about the drainage system's failure.

Feb 22 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver abandons car lodged in construction pit in Diadema, Greater São Paulo; see video

A driver abandoned their car in a drainage construction pit in Diadema, Brazil after showing signs of intoxication.

Feb 21 • 22:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Protest for the change in the neighborhood 'Cuarta Transformación': Residents reject the name and demand drainage to be addressed

Residents in Tultitlán protested against the planned renaming of their neighborhood to 'Cuarta Transformación', emphasizing the need for basic services like drainage and water first.

Feb 21 • 01:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Klaipėda Prepares for Possible Thaw: Cleaning of Rainwater Drainage Networks Begins

Klaipėda city authorities are preparing for potential flooding due to melting snow by starting cleaning works on the rainwater drainage systems.

Feb 20 • 10:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Reconstructing the Rainwater Drainage Collector on Ulmaņa Street for Nearly Two Million Euros

Riga's finance and administration committee has approved a major investment project for the reconstruction of the rainwater drainage collector on Ulmaņa Street.

Feb 19 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The tide reached up to 5 meters in Guayaquil, complicating the drainage of rainwater

Heavy rainfall in Guayaquil coincided with high tide, complicating the drainage of rainwater.

Feb 18 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

8-Meter Crater Caused by Breakage of Water Main Closes Access Road to São Pedro Highway

An 8-meter deep crater, caused by a break in the rainwater drainage gallery, has disrupted traffic access to the Geraldo de Barros Highway in São Pedro, Brazil.

Feb 16 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worker buried while working at a construction site in the DF; victim was under the ground for 5 minutes

A construction worker in Brazil died after being buried for five minutes when the ground collapsed during work at a rainwater drainage gallery.

Feb 15 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prudente City Hall authorizes bidding for a project to present a definitive solution against flooding in the Parque do Povo

The City Hall of Presidente Prudente has opened a bidding process to contract a specialized company for an infrastructure project aimed at solving flooding issues in the Parque do Povo area.

Feb 13 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Adelmo Perdizza: why floods have become constant on the avenue in the southern zone of Ribeirão Preto

Flooding has become a recurring issue on Avenida Adelmo Perdizza in Ribeirão Preto due to poor drainage, increased soil impermeability, and accumulation of debris.

Feb 12 • 22:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drainage Works in Cuiabá Block New Section Starting This Wednesday (11)

A section of Comandante Costa Street in Cuiabá will be closed for drainage works starting Wednesday until February 17.

Feb 11 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents fish for fish with nets in a flooded section of the avenue after rains in Teresina

Residents in Teresina were seen fishing in a flooded avenue following heavy rains, highlighting ongoing urban drainage issues in the area.

Feb 9 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes disruptions in Greater Belo Horizonte

A strong rain hit Belo Horizonte and Contagem, leading to street flooding and recurring drainage issues in the region.

Feb 8 • 21:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Floods in Salta: They had to break the walls of a cemetery for the water to drain

Severe flooding in Salta, Argentina forced the evacuation of 200 people and resulted in significant infrastructural damage, notably leading officials to break cemetery walls to facilitate drainage.

Feb 7 • 19:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ashley Roberts shared makeup-free naked snap after lymphatic drainage massage

Ashley Roberts posted a daring nude selfie after receiving a lymphatic drainage massage, showcasing her impressive physique.

Feb 7 • 06:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Avenue near Prainha will have partial blockage over the weekend in Cuiabá; see hours

Partial blockage of Avenida Generoso Ponce will occur during the weekend as part of drainage works, affecting traffic from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Feb 6 • 23:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Messinia: Work accident with a victim, a 45-year-old compressor operator

A 45-year-old compressor operator from Albania died in a work accident in Messinia during the construction of a stormwater drainage network.

Feb 6 • 17:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drainage works cause road closures and traffic changes in Petrópolis

Drainage works in the Alto da Serra neighborhood of Petrópolis are causing major traffic disruptions, including road closures and changes in vehicle flow.

Feb 6 • 16:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

45-year-old worker dead after being buried by dirt and debris in Messinia

A 45-year-old worker died after being buried by dirt and debris while excavating for a stormwater drainage system in Messinia.

Feb 6 • 16:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

'Trained' Shrubs Arrive Near Remetinec Prison. It's Not a Metaphor, Here's What It's About

The city of Zagreb plans a comprehensive reconstruction of Saljska Street, incorporating sidewalks, a new drainage system, modern lighting, and landscaped trees and shrubs for a total of 350,000 euros.

Feb 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Team arrives to remove waterlogging; women sit in front of JCB

Tensions rose in Ghosla Vihar Colony, Dholpur district as a municipal team attempted to excavate a drainage ditch to address waterlogging, leading to a standoff between two groups, with women sitting in front of a JCB machine in protest.

Feb 5 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Food industry is embargoed and fined for irregular wastewater discharge in João Pessoa

A food industry in João Pessoa was embargoed and fined for discharging untreated effluents into the rain drainage system, which leads to a local park.

Feb 4 • 20:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The sinkhole on the N-6 opens a dispute between El Espinar and Transport regarding the bill of 580,000 euros for repairs

A sinkhole on the N-6 has caused a conflict between the municipality of El Espinar and the Ministry of Transport over a repair bill of 580,000 euros, with the town blaming the ministry for failing to address prior municipal drainage issues.

Feb 4 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil Avenue is closed for drainage works in Caçapava; check the alternative route

Brazil Avenue in Caçapava is fully closed for drainage works, and alternative routes have been provided by local authorities.

Feb 4 • 12:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traffic on MG-400 is blocked between Buritis and Formoso after drainage culvert breakage

Traffic on the MG-400 highway has been blocked due to the collapse of a drainage culvert caused by heavy rains in the region.

Feb 4 • 12:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Manjinder Singh Sirsa say about the development of Rajouri Garden?

The Chief Minister has initiated development works in Rajouri Garden under a major scheme with an investment of 158 crore rupees, including improvements to drinking water supply, sewage lines, stormwater drainage, and road construction, marking the largest infrastructure investment in the area to date.

Feb 4 • 09:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drainage work changes traffic on Rua Teresa in Petrópolis starting this Tuesday

The city of Petrópolis is commencing drainage work on Rua Teresa to repair damage caused by heavy rains, leading to traffic changes in the area.

Feb 2 • 21:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Drunk 70-Year-Old Driver Crashes Car Off Road in Karlovac

A 70-year-old man drove his car under the influence of alcohol and crashed into a drainage canal in Karlovac, as reported by local police.

Jan 16 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Beautiful medieval gold ring discovered in the oldest city of Norway

A beautifully crafted medieval gold ring, likely belonging to a high-status woman, has been discovered during drainage improvement works in Tønsberg, Norway's oldest city, providing valuable insights into life during that era.

Jan 14 • 11:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Serious accident near Novska. Car fell into a canal and killed one, three taken to hospital

A serious traffic accident occurred near Novska resulting in one fatality and three injuries, as a car veered off the road into a drainage canal.

Jan 2 • 21:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Serious traffic accident near Novska: Man (56) killed, three passengers transported to hospital

A 56-year-old man died after his car crashed into a drainage ditch near Novska, with three passengers hospitalized.

Jan 2 • 20:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Popular temporary fix for blocked drains actually makes issue 'far worse'

A plumber warns that a widely-used temporary solution for blocked drains can exacerbate the issue, providing expert tips for effective home clearing.

Dec 30 • 15:40 UTC

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