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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain floods streets, closes bridge, and leaves cities on alert in ES; see videos

Severe rainfall in Espírito Santo, Brazil, has caused flooding, disrupted traffic, and led to bridge closures, prompting a state of emergency.

Feb 27 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evros: Stabilization of water levels - Fragile situation, approximately 150,000 acres are flooded

Water levels in Evros are stabilizing with a slight decrease, but the area remains under red alert due to ongoing flood risks.

Feb 27 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Pomba reaches alert level, and Civil Defense intensifies monitoring in Cambuci

The level of the Rio Pomba has reached an alert status, prompting the Civil Defense to monitor the situation closely in the Cambuci region of Brazil.

Feb 26 • 23:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

South of Minas has alert for heavy rain; cities may register more than 20 mm this Thursday

The South of Minas and Zona da Mata regions in Brazil are under alert for heavy rain, with meteorologists predicting significant rainfall over the course of the day.

Feb 26 • 17:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Poland sounds the alarm: the worst situation regarding floods near Warsaw

Poland is facing severe flood warnings due to melting snow, particularly in areas around Warsaw, with multiple regions under different alert levels.

Feb 25 • 14:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: end of red alert, four departments still in orange

The red flood alert has ended for several departments in France, while four remain on orange alert status due to ongoing monitoring.

Feb 25 • 05:46 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Water Level of the Isar: Isar Exceeds Alert Level 1

The water level of the Isar in Munich has surpassed Alert Level 1, prompting a flood warning from the Munich Water Management Office due to recent heavy rainfall.

Feb 24 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evros: 'Red Code' due to river overflow – Flooded areas from satellite

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a 'Red Code' alert in the Evros region due to rising river levels and high flood risk from February 24 to February 27, 2026.

Feb 24 • 13:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

River levels are rising in parts of the country; first flood alert in ten locations

The first flood alert has been issued for approximately ten locations across the Czech Republic as river levels rise amid ongoing weather conditions.

Feb 24 • 10:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A slow decline continues in the West, two departments still under red alert

Flood waters in western France are gradually receding, yet two departments remain under a red flood alert.

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

Woman drowns and 124 are left homeless after storm in São João de Meriti

A woman drowned, and 124 residents were displaced after heavy rains struck São João de Meriti, Brazil, leading to a maximum alert level from local authorities.

Feb 23 • 22:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Rain and Thaw Raised Water Levels of Some Rivers in the Czech Republic to Flood Alert

Recent rain and warming temperatures have raised water levels in some rivers in the Czech Republic to flood alert levels.

Feb 23 • 05:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Rain and thaw raise river levels. The first flood alert is in effect in seven places

Heavy rain and melting snow have raised river levels in seven locations across the Czech Republic, prompting the first level of flood alerts as of this morning.

Feb 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime and Maine-et-Loire remain under red flood alert this Sunday

Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime, and Maine-et-Loire are under a red flood alert, while eight other western departments are under an orange alert.

Feb 22 • 07:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime and Maine-et-Loire remain on red alert for the weekend

Several departments in western France are under flood alert, with red alerts in Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime, and Maine-et-Loire due to ongoing flood risks, although drier weather is expected to aid in reducing water levels.

Feb 21 • 06:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet extends the warning period for rain in 417 cities in Bahia; 95 are in 'great danger'

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has extended the warning for heavy rain in all 417 cities of Bahia, with 95 cities considered to be in 'great danger' due to potential flooding.

Feb 21 • 00:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National COE declares red alert for six provinces due to rain

The National Emergency Operations Committee (COE) has declared a red alert for six provinces in Ecuador as heavy rainfall is anticipated.

Feb 20 • 23:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains flood several streets and avenues in Juiz de Fora; region under alert for intense rains

A severe storm caused flooding in multiple streets and avenues of Juiz de Fora, Brazil, with significant rainfall recorded in various neighborhoods.

Feb 20 • 01:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A senior official of the Generalitat denies Pradas and maintains before the judge of the flood that the Consell knew about 'Es-Alert'

A high-ranking official from the Generalitat denies former Justice Minister Salomé Pradas' claims regarding the existence of the 'Es-Alert' system during the devastating flood in Valencia in 2024.

Feb 19 • 11:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Storm Pedro: The Garonne river raises fears of flooding in Bordeaux, four departments on red flood alert

Severe flooding is feared in Bordeaux as the Garonne river rises, affecting four departments in western France with storm Pedro approaching.

Feb 19 • 05:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Storm Pedro: four departments remain on red flood alert at least until Thursday, new rains expected

Four departments in France are under red flood alert due to Storm Pedro, with new rainfall forecasts continuing until at least Thursday.

Feb 18 • 05:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Agency warns UK communities to stay alert, says flood risk high

The UK Environment Agency has issued warnings of significant flooding across England, emphasizing the need for communities to remain vigilant.

Feb 17 • 23:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Flood levels not seen in 25 years": the Loire overflows near Angers, highest alert in the South-West

The Loire River has reached flood levels not seen in 25 years near Angers, prompting maximum alert in several regions of South-West France.

Feb 17 • 11:57 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne remain under red flood alert, new heavy rains expected in the South-West

The Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne regions in France are under a red flood alert from Météo-France as significant rainfall is anticipated.

Feb 16 • 06:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK flood warnings: Brits urged to 'stay alert' as flooding expected in more than 70 areas

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for ice as over 70 flood warnings and 195 flood alerts are currently active across the UK.

Feb 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Storm Nils kills two in France - as hundreds of thousands still without power

Storm Nils has resulted in two fatalities in France and left approximately 450,000 people without electricity, as recovery efforts continue.

Feb 13 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A witness claims before the judge of the dana that the former councilor Mazón investigated doubted about sending the alert

A witness testified that the former Minister of Justice, Salomé Pradas, hesitated about sending a mass alert during a flood emergency in Valencia.

Feb 13 • 10:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Flood Alert: Red Vigilance Still in Effect in Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne

Severe flood alerts remain in effect for the Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne due to ongoing heavy rain and wind conditions.

Feb 13 • 05:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

On alert, Rio Capivari reaches 1.90m and Civil Defense evacuates families in flood-prone areas

Rio Capivari is on alert for flooding after reaching 1.93 meters, prompting the evacuation of two families by local authorities.

Feb 12 • 11:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Storm Nils: two departments placed on red alert for flood risks

The departments of Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne have been placed on red alert due to significant flooding risks caused by Storm Nils in southwestern France.

Feb 11 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK to be completely saturated with hundreds of flood alerts in place next week

The UK is facing a challenging week ahead with hundreds of flood alerts and warnings issued due to persistent rain across various regions.

Feb 8 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

England and Wales brace for downpours with more than 200 active flood alerts

Over 200 flood alerts are in place across England and Wales as the Met Office warns of more rain due to a fresh weather alert.

Feb 8 • 19:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major flood warnings as ENTIRE region placed on watch as UK hit by 37 days of rain

A region in the UK is on high alert for flooding after experiencing 37 consecutive days of rain, with significant warnings issued for Somerset and surrounding areas.

Feb 8 • 08:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The entire city of São Paulo is on alert for flooding, says CGE

All regions of São Paulo have been placed on flood alert due to heavy rains impacting the city.

Feb 7 • 17:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues new 'extreme alert' for flood risks and river collapse in PA

Residents of the Metropolitan Region of Belém, Brazil, received a new 'extreme alert' from Civil Defense due to heavy rains, indicating risks of flooding and structural collapse of waterways.

Feb 7 • 17:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

In alert mode Pytheos: Artificial water discharge by the Municipality of Didimoticho due to increased levels from Bulgarian dams

The municipality of Didimoticho in Greece is preparing for an artificial water discharge to manage rising water levels caused by overflowing Bulgarian dams.

Feb 7 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

After the flood, the risk of landslides: The clogging of the aquifer in Grazalema that puts geologists on alert

Following severe flooding in Grazalema, the town faces potential landslides due to unprecedented water accumulation in its underground aquifer, prompting concerns among geologists.

Feb 6 • 01:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The head of the Fire Department told the judge of the drouth that it is "incomprehensible" that it took so long to send the Es-Alert

The head of the Provincial Fire Consortium of Valencia expressed to a judge that he finds it "incomprehensible" that there was a delay in sending the Es-Alert during a deadly flood that resulted in 230 fatalities.

Feb 5 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain in Muriaé left 40 homeless and affected other cities in the region; storm alert continues.

Heavy rains in Muriaé, Brazil, have left 40 people homeless and impacted over 100 individuals in the region, prompting storm alerts and preventive evacuations of vulnerable residents.

Feb 5 • 13:14 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Floods in Morocco: Ksar El Kébir, an economically strategic area ravaged by floods

Over 100,000 people have been evacuated due to exceptional rainfall that has led to alert conditions in several provinces in northwestern Morocco, including the economically strategic area of Ksar El Kébir.

Feb 5 • 10:43 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Castilla-La Mancha sends an Es-Alert message to the towns along the Alberche River due to rising water levels

The Government of Castilla-La Mancha has issued an Es-Alert warning to towns along the Alberche River about potential flooding risks due to increased water levels.

Feb 5 • 09:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taquari and Aquidauana Rivers Under Flood Alert, Putting Cities in MS on Alert

Emergency alerts have been issued for the Taquari and Aquidauana rivers in Mato Grosso do Sul due to rising water levels, threatening local residents and businesses.

Feb 4 • 20:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Alarm in Ilia from the overflow of Alpheus, race to prevent floods

Authorities in Ilia are on high alert due to the rising levels of the Alpheus River, implementing emergency interventions and evacuation plans to prevent flooding.

Feb 4 • 12:20 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Red alert in Jarama and risk of overflow in Mejorada and San Fernando due to storm Leonardo

The effects of storm Leonardo in Madrid have prompted a red hydrological alert in the area surrounding the Jarama River, particularly affecting Mejorada del Campo and San Fernando de Henares.

Feb 4 • 09:12 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Northern Morocco on maximum flood alert as Loukkos River swells

Heavy rains in northern Morocco have caused authorities to issue a maximum flood alert due to the rising Loukkos River, threatening various neighborhoods and prompting emergency measures.

Jan 30 • 07:25 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Water Managers on Alert: Strongest Ice on the Elbe in 20 Years May Cause Flooding

Water managers in the Czech Republic are on high alert due to the strongest ice on the Elbe River in two decades, as melting ice combined with rising temperatures poses a flood risk.

Jan 15 • 14:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The 'whatsapp' of a senior official to Mazón 45 minutes before sending the alert: "There will be a bunch of affected people"

Carlos Mazón, the former president of the Generalitat, received a warning through WhatsApp from a senior official shortly before announcing a crisis alert regarding a flood.

Jan 14 • 16:58 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

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.

Jan 14 • 11:03 UTC

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