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๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 and displaced thousands

Severe flash floods in Kenya have resulted in at least 81 fatalities and the displacement of thousands due to heavy rains affecting multiple regions, notably Kisumu County.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Heavy floods hit Hawaii

More than 230 people have been evacuated in Hawaii due to severe flooding, with Hollywood actor Jason Momoa also forced to evacuate his home.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Motorists Rerouted As Floods Damage Key Road to Lodwar

Heavy rains in Kenya have severely damaged the Kitale-Morpus road, leading to traffic disruptions as motorists are rerouted to alternative routes.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

At least 81 reported dead during severe floods in Kenya

At least 81 people have lost their lives due to severe flooding in Kenya, with nearly 2,700 families displaced and extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture as a result of continuous heavy rainfall.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Apostle Kawinga Brings Hope to 640 Flood-Hit Households in Mchinji

Apostle Clifford Kawinga provided support to over 640 households in Mchinji, Malawi, affected by recent flash floods, emphasizing community solidarity and hope.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

81 Dead in Heavy Rain and Flooding in Kenya

Heavy rainfall in Kenya has led to 81 fatalities and displaced nearly 2,700 families as floods ravage several regions, particularly affecting the capital, Nairobi.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Residents evacuated after fire in Odense

At least 81 people have lost their lives in severe floods in Kenya throughout March, as reported by Muchiri Nyaga, spokesperson for Kenya's national police.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Kenya: anger in the slums of Nairobi after torrential rains

Severe flooding in Nairobi's slums has led to widespread anger among residents as 81 people have died and over 2,000 families have been displaced due to heavy rains since early March.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

81 dead in heavy rains and floods in Kenya

Severe flooding in Kenya has resulted in 81 deaths and displaced nearly 2,700 families, particularly affecting Nairobi.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campaign collects chocolates and sweets for children affected by the rains in Juiz de Fora; learn how to help

A charity campaign in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, is collecting chocolates and sweets for children affected by heavy rains, aiming to bring joy during Easter.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Hawaii experiences the worst flash floods in 20 years

Hawaii has declared a state of emergency due to the most severe flooding the islands have faced in recent years.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Massive floods plague paradise islands

Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in 20 years, with over 5,000 people evacuated and significant damage reported due to tropical storms.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Long lost rugby league team revives outback competition

The Thargomindah Bulls have been re-established after more than two decades, uniting the community of Thargomindah following severe floods that hit the town.

Mar 21 โ€ข 22:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The passage of 'Therese' in the Canary Islands: 24 canceled flights, landslides, and flood alert

The Canary Islands are experiencing severe weather conditions due to storm 'Therese', leading to flight cancellations and a flood alert across multiple islands.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Spring Flooding in Latvia โ€“ What Happens to Drinking Water and Soil Afterwards?

The article discusses the effects of spring flooding in Latvia on drinking water quality and soil health.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Employers have started using artificial intelligence to filter application floods

Employers are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to sift through the overwhelming number of job applications, which have surged due to easier application processes.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Hawaii Underwater: Historic Floods Leave Thousands Evacuated and Risk of Dam Collapse

Hawaii has experienced its worst flooding in over 20 years, resulting in thousands of evacuations and a potential dam break.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Echoes of screams, floods of tears, devastated families... conditions of tragedy in Lebanon

The article recounts the harrowing experiences of a journalist reporting from Lebanon amidst the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, highlighting the emotional and professional challenges faced by journalists in war zones.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Hawaii experiences the biggest floods in 20 years

Severe rain in Hawaii has caused the largest flooding the island group has seen in two decades, resulting in over a billion dollars in damages.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cities in the Mining Zone have a Surge in Suspected Cases of Infectious Diseases After Floods

Cities in the Mining Zone of Brazil are experiencing a surge in suspected cases of infectious diseases following severe floods that resulted in significant casualties.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hawaii, affected by floods, is forecasted to receive more rain

Hawaii is experiencing severe flooding due to winter storms, with further rainfall expected over the weekend.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

More than 230 people are rescued after floods in Hawaii; century-old dam worries authorities

Heavy rains in Hawaii caused severe flooding, prompting rescue operations that saved over 230 people from affected areas on the island of Oahu.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Consumers face fresh produce shortages, higher prices as farmers' costs soar

Severe flooding in Queensland's Bundaberg and Burnett regions threatens to reduce fruit and vegetable production by up to 50% and increase prices for consumers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Residents say they weren't warned of flooding, farmers demand better

Northern Territory officials plan upgrades to flood warning systems after community complaints about inadequate alerts during recent floods.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Classes suspended after rain floods municipal school in the rural area of Breves, Marajรณ

Classes at Santo Antรดnio Municipal School were suspended due to rain infiltrating the roof and flooding classrooms in Breves, Brazil.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barra do Piraรญ releases report after rains; There were records of landslides and property interdiction

Barra do Piraรญ faced heavy rains leading to flooding and landslides, with local authorities reporting a significant response to these incidents.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Hawaii hit by severe flash floods

Severe flash floods and a potential dam failure on Oahu led to urgent evacuation orders for residents in Hawaii.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Experts point out necessary works for flood containment on the banks of the Sorocaba River

Experts discuss the necessary measures to prevent floods on the banks of the Sorocaba River, a recurring issue affecting the region for over two decades.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Heavy rain in coastal B.C. prompts evacuation watches in Fraser Valley

Heavy rains in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia have led to evacuation alerts for residents as rising floodwaters and potential mudslides pose significant risks.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Floods in Malawi leave dozens dead and destroy crops

Severe flooding in Malawi has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and significant destruction of agricultural land, exacerbating the country's reliance on foreign aid.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Poverty increased after 2022 Victorian floods, report finds

A new report from the Victorian Council of Social Service reveals that poverty levels rose significantly in areas affected by the 2022 floods in Victoria, Australia.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Milei's Arrival in Tucumรกn Amid an Open Fight Between Jaldo and Libertarian Catalรกn

Javier Milei's arrival in Tucumรกn coincides with a political conflict between local leaders Osvaldo Jaldo and Lisandro Catalรกn over election policies and recent floods.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Floods: the Government accelerates and expects to complete the reactivation of a key work for the field by 2027

The Argentine government is intensifying efforts to complete the IV.2 section of the Salado River Master Plan, crucial for alleviating flooding in agricultural areas, anticipated to be finished by 2027.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues alert as rain floods streets in cities of the Jundiaรญ region

Heavy rains have caused flooding and road closures in the Jundiaรญ region of Sรฃo Paulo, prompting the state's Civil Defense to issue an alert.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cities in the Itapetininga region should receive R$ 6.1 million from the SP Government for flood prevention works

The Government of Sรฃo Paulo has announced R$ 6.1 million for infrastructure improvements in four cities to prevent flooding.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government facilitates donations and postpones taxes for companies in cities hit by floods in MG

The Minas Gerais government has issued a decree to ease bureaucratic processes for donations and delay taxes for companies affected by recent floods.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Warning of Severe Storm in the Tenerife Lowlands

Residents and tourists in Tenerife are advised to avoid unnecessary travel due to severe weather warnings, including heavy rainfall and risks of flash floods and landslides.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Flood payments withheld but displaced residents say they need help now

Residents displaced by floods in Jilkminggan, Australia, are calling for the immediate release of full government relief payments to cope with their needs as Cyclone Narelle approaches.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Ice jam remains at Pฤผaviล†as, but flood risk is minimal

An ice jam persists at Pฤผaviล†as on the Daugava River, although the flood risk is currently minimal due to decreasing water levels.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Bundaberg residents want buyback scheme after three major floods in 15 years

Residents of Bundaberg are demanding a buyback scheme from the state government after experiencing three significant floods in the last 15 years.

Mar 19 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Presented after storm, project to reimburse families who lost furniture in floods is considered illegal in Sorocaba

A proposed bill for reimbursing flood victims in Sorocaba has been deemed illegal and unconstitutional by the city's legal department.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Assisted Purchase will finance the reconstruction of houses lost in the floods of Zona da Mata

The 'Assisted Purchase' program will help finance the rebuilding of homes destroyed by floods in the Zona da Mata region of Brazil, highlighting the ongoing impact on families a month after the disaster.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

He spoke for the state during the floods, now he's done. The Interior Ministry has dissolved the crisis team.

The Czech Interior Ministry has disbanded a crisis team that was previously active during flood responses, marking a significant change in emergency management protocols.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Nature suffers without spring floods, rare species of plants and animals are disappearing, alluvial forests are declining

Slovakia is experiencing severe drought conditions, impacting protected plant and animal species, as traditional spring floods fail to occur and water levels drop.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two municipalities to receive over R$ 900 thousand from the federal government after floods in AC

The municipalities of Cruzeiro do Sul and Epitaciolรขndia in Acre, Brazil, will receive nearly R$ 970,800 for emergency civil defense actions following severe flooding.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain floods streets in Fortaleza this Wednesday (18); see videos

Fortaleza experienced intense rainfall on Wednesday, leading to significant street flooding and traffic complications.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

The dark sides of the WRC stage in Kenya: tragedy before the rally, chaos on the roads, incidents on the track

The WRC event in Kenya faced significant chaos and tragedies, including deadly floods and severe traffic disruptions, overshadowing the sporting experience.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Saudi Arabia changed the life of a desert valley located 50 kilometers from Mecca, which receives little rain per year, using a revolutionary system

Saudi Arabia has revitalized the Albaida desert valley near Mecca by implementing a revolutionary water capture system that utilizes sudden floods, rather than traditional irrigation methods, to combat severe drought and restore the ecosystem.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Judgment Today on Flood Damage from Emergency Dam Release; Responsibilities of Nation and City Explained

A court is set to rule on the responsibilities of the national and local governments in relation to flood damages caused by the emergency release from two dams during the July 2018 West Japan Heavy Rainfall.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police warns of scams against victims of the floods in Juiz de Fora; criminals promise to expedite R$ 200,000 aid

The Civil Police of Brazil has warned about scammers exploiting the vulnerabilities of families affected by recent floods in Juiz de Fora, offering false financial aid.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:53 UTC

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