Councilman demands explanations about flood barriers that stopped being automatically activated in Petrópolis
A councilman in Petrópolis is seeking accountability from the local government over the malfunctioning automatic flood barriers designed to prevent vehicle traffic during flooding.
Residents build barriers to contain rainwater after flood in São João de Meriti
Residents in the Venda Velha neighborhood of São João de Meriti built barriers to prevent rainwater from flooding their homes again following a severe storm.
Dikes and flood barriers: The government will significantly increase coastal protection
The Danish government plans to allocate nearly 15 billion kroner for coastal protection from 2029 to 2040, following recent flooding damage and storm surges.
Concern about appointing court-appointed appraisers for flood barriers
The Icelandic Minister of Finance has withdrawn the request for court-appointed appraisers to evaluate the effectiveness of flood barriers in Grindavík and Svartsengi.
Barriers blocking flood-prone areas during rain start operating in Goiânia
Automatic barriers have begun functioning in flood-prone areas of Goiânia to prevent access during rainy conditions.