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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

12 Homes Affected and Streets Covered in Mud Due to Overflow of the Salvias River in Zaruma

The overflow of the Salvias River has affected homes and left streets muddy in the parish of Salvias, Zaruma, Ecuador, causing concern among residents.

Mar 10 • 12:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Overflowing of the Salvias River affects homes and causes bridge collapse in Zaruma

The overflowing of the Salvias River in Zaruma, Ecuador, has led to the evacuation of families as homes are flooded and a bridge collapses due to heavy rainfall.

Mar 10 • 05:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: security camera captures moment flood invades house in South Zone; two dogs and a cat died

A security camera recorded a flood invading a house in São Paulo's South Zone, leading to the tragic drowning of two dogs and a cat during a severe rainstorm.

Mar 9 • 22:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office currently rules out charging Mazón due to the lack of "indications with sufficient solidity"

The Prosecutor's Office in Valencia has decided not to charge former president Carlos Mazón for now, citing insufficient evidence to justify an indictment.

Mar 9 • 16:14 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

42 people died in the flood in Kenya

Heavy rainfall in Kenya has caused floods resulting in at least 42 deaths and significant damage to infrastructure and homes.

Mar 9 • 06:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water recedes and cleaning of flooded streets begins in Guaratinguetá; six people remain displaced

Heavy rainfall in Guaratinguetá caused flooding, but as waters recede, municipal teams begin street cleaning, although six individuals are still displaced.

Mar 7 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Flood kills at least 10 people and leaves a trail of destruction in Nairobi; see PHOTOS

A sudden flood in Nairobi, Kenya, has resulted in at least 10 fatalities and widespread destruction, including disrupted flights at East Africa's largest airport.

Mar 7 • 11:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Queensland communities cut off as tropical low tracks inland

A tropical low has moved inland in Queensland, causing heavy rain and flood risks across several communities.

Mar 6 • 20:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Superior Court of the Valencia Community records the judge's request to investigate Mazón

The Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Community is considering a request to investigate former president Carlos Mazón regarding his role in a flood disaster that resulted in 230 deaths in 2024.

Mar 3 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flood in Espinosa: after inundation that left more than a thousand displaced, cleaning work is intensified

Following severe flooding in Espinosa, Brazil, that displaced over one thousand residents, local authorities are intensifying cleanup operations.

Mar 3 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman Despairs as Home is Flooded in Settlement of Tocantins; Video

A resident in the rural settlement of Cangas, Tocantins, expressed despair as her home was flooded due to heavy rains.

Mar 2 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water reaches over 2 meters and leaves a mark on the wall of a house after flooding that left a family homeless in PI

Heavy rains in Fronteiras, Brazil, caused significant flooding, displacing at least 15 families and damaging homes.

Mar 2 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Number of families affected by the flood in Espinosa rises to 550; city is under red alert from Inmet

The number of families impacted by flooding in Espinosa, Brazil has increased to 550, as the city remains under a red alert for severe weather.

Mar 1 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

15 families are left homeless after heavy rains in a city in Piauí

Heavy rains have left at least 15 families homeless in Fronteiras, Piauí, after flooding inundated homes and affected rural areas and public buildings.

Mar 1 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flood causes damage in Espinosa and city declares state of emergency

A significant flood in Espinosa, Brazil, led to extensive damage and the declaration of a state of emergency by city officials.

Mar 1 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula visits Minas Gerais and announces free houses for flood victims

President Lula announced emergency measures, including free housing for families affected by floods in Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 • 22:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A woman clung to a light pole for three hours amid a terrible flood

A woman in Ubá, Brazil, clung to a light pole for three hours during severe flooding that engulfed her home.

Feb 27 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Man Rescued from Flood and Submerged Car Pulled by Rope in Atibaia, SP

Severe rains in Atibaia led to flooding, prompting rescue operations and leaving families displaced.

Feb 27 • 14:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Pictures: Masses of mud flood Brazilian city

A massive mudslide has engulfed a city in Brazil, causing significant disruptions.

Feb 27 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Angra dos Reis has 375 displaced after storm

A severe storm in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, displaced 375 people and caused significant flooding and landslides in the area.

Feb 27 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Woman survives for 3 hours clinging to a pole during the flood in Ubá (MG)

A woman was rescued after clinging to a utility pole for three hours during severe flooding in Ubá, Brazil, where over 60 fatalities have been reported due to torrential rains.

Feb 27 • 01:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the midst of the flood in Ubá (MG), woman waits for help for 3 hours holding onto a pole: 'Praying to God to survive'

A woman in Ubá waited for three hours for rescue while clinging to a pole during severe flooding, as the death toll in the region continues to rise amid ongoing torrential rain and landslides.

Feb 27 • 00:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I saw my little dog pass by and I couldn't do anything,' laments woman who spent 3 hours clinging to a pole to save herself from a flood in Ubá

A woman in Ubá, Brazil, survived a flood by clinging to a pole for three hours, while being distressed at watching her dog get swept away.

Feb 26 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police arrests former mayor of Lajeado (RS) on suspicion of fraud in post-flood works

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement related to reconstruction efforts following the 2024 flood disaster in Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 26 • 13:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT pastoralists return home to confront flood damage

Northern Territory pastoralists are dealing with severe flood damage as central Australia faces a natural disaster declaration and government assistance.

Feb 26 • 05:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Eerie moment dozens of coffins float down street after Brazil flash flood

Extreme flooding in Brazil led to coffins floating down streets, highlighting the severe impact of heavy rain that has killed at least 46 people in Minas Gerais.

Feb 25 • 22:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Flood victims in Milagro quantify losses of up to $4,000

Residents of Milagro, Ecuador, are assessing their losses from recent floods, with one family reporting damages of up to $4,000.

Feb 25 • 16:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Flood victims in Milagro assess losses of up to $4,000

Residents in Milagro are reporting significant losses due to recent flooding, with one family estimating a combined total of $4,000 in damages.

Feb 25 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Death toll rises to 36 from storms in the Zona da Mata region, MG; searches continue

The death toll from storms in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, has risen to 36, with ongoing search operations for the missing.

Feb 25 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters rescued 98 people alive in the Zona da Mata, says Minas Government

The Minas Gerais government reports that firefighters have rescued 98 people alive in the Zona da Mata region amid heavy rains, while confirming 28 fatalities due to the disaster.

Feb 24 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who are the victims of the rain in Juiz de Fora

Heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, have resulted in fatalities and significant displacement of residents.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Nothing was left': families recount how the flood destroyed furniture and food in the interior of SP

Heavy rainfall in São João da Boa Vista, Brazil, caused significant flooding that destroyed homes and displaced at least one family, leading to loss of furniture and food.

Feb 24 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zema decrees mourning after tragedy in Juiz de Fora and Ubá; rains leave more than 20 dead and hundreds homeless

Governor Romeu Zema has declared three days of official mourning in Minas Gerais following severe rains that resulted in significant casualties in Juiz de Fora and Ubá.

Feb 24 • 14:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Flood warning is being expanded to additional areas

A flood warning in Czechia is increasing to cover more regions due to rising water levels.

Feb 23 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Main tourist spot in Porto Alegre still shows marks from the 2024 flood

Nearly two years after a historic flood struck Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre's main tourist attraction still bears the scars of the disaster.

Feb 22 • 01:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tragedy in Paraná: Woman Found Dead After Being Swept Away by a Stream, Search for Her Daughter Continues

Patricia Mena, a 32-year-old woman, was found dead after being swept away by a stream in Paraná, with ongoing efforts to locate her missing 10-year-old daughter, Chiara.

Feb 20 • 22:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: How to get compensated in case of recognized natural disaster?

The French government is expediting insurance compensation for flood damages as severe weather continues, especially in the West, with specific rules and timeframes applied by insurers.

Feb 20 • 17:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: What the Public-Private Cat Nat Regime Changes for Victims

The French government has declared a natural disaster to expedite compensation for flood victims, who are expected to receive payments soon.

Feb 20 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of AC receives over R$ 1.5 million from the federal government for emergency actions due to flooding

The Brazilian city of Sena Madureira has been allocated R$ 1,562,326 for emergency disaster response actions from the federal government due to recent flooding.

Feb 19 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The judge of the flood requests messages from WhatsApp and Telegram from the deleted mobile phone of Mazón's right-hand man

The judge is seeking to recover deleted messages from José Manuel Cuenca's mobile phone, a key aide to President Carlos Mazón, related to communications during a natural disaster in Spain.

Feb 16 • 14:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Residents of Morocco's 'Kasr Al-Kabir' Return After Evacuation Due to Flooding

Residents of Kasr Al-Kabir in northern Morocco have begun returning to their homes after two weeks of evacuation due to flood risks and rising water levels in the Oued El Makhazn dam.

Feb 16 • 09:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Flood disaster 2024: Bavaria receives millions from the EU solidarity fund

Bavaria has received approximately 95 million euros from the European Solidarity Fund following the severe flooding in early June 2024.

Feb 15 • 15:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Overlapping disaster seasons change the nature of emergency resourcing

Emergency resource sharing is becoming increasingly complex in Australia due to overlapping fire and flood seasons.

Feb 14 • 20:20 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Morocco to spend more than $300 million on flood recovery

Morocco has announced a $330 million investment for flood recovery efforts in provinces severely impacted by recent flooding.

Feb 13 • 09:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What does Morocco's classification of four flood-affected regions as 'disaster zones' mean?

The Moroccan government has classified four regions affected by severe floods as 'disaster zones,' allowing for emergency support measures and financial aid.

Feb 13 • 05:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barra Mansa collects donations for flood victims

The city of Barra Mansa is collecting donations for families affected by heavy rains and flooding.

Feb 12 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Morocco: $330 million plan to tackle floods

Morocco is set to spend $330 million on infrastructure upgrades and support for flood-affected residents, farmers, and businesses in its northwestern plains.

Feb 12 • 14:39 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"We saw the water infiltrate and everything moving": a resident of Tamatave recounts the passage of Cyclone Gezani

At least 31 people have died in Madagascar due to Cyclone Gezani, which severely impacted Tamatave with flooding and destruction.

Feb 11 • 20:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Including 3,200 tents.. Moroccan authorities shelter flood victims in a camp in Kenitra

Moroccan authorities have set up a temporary camp in Kenitra to shelter approximately 7,200 flood victims, as heavy rains have led to significant flood risks in the region.

Feb 11 • 09:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flooding in Taubaté: Properties Affected by Floods Will Receive IPTU Exemption

Taubaté's city government has exempted certain property owners from IPTU due to flooding that displaced over 30 residents.

Feb 10 • 19:44 UTC

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