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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Supplies running low for Gulf community after months of isolation

The Aboriginal community of Doomadgee is experiencing severe shortages of food and fuel due to prolonged isolation from floodwaters, with conditions likely worsening in the coming weeks.

Mar 22 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies dragged away after heavy rain in Pará; cities are in emergency

A man died in Pará after being swept away by floodwaters amid severe rainfall that has led to emergency declarations in 23 cities.

Mar 22 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain in BH: Time-lapse Video Shows Street Being Overrun by Floodwaters During Storm That Caused One Death

A time-lapse video captured the flooding of a street in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during a storm that resulted in the death of a woman.

Mar 21 • 23:22 UTC
🇨🇦 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 • 12:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Flood in the District: Access to Homesteads Remains Flooded

Floodwaters in the Žalgiriai and Sausgalviai areas of Lithuania are slowly receding, but access to homesteads remains submerged as local authorities monitor the situation.

Mar 20 • 08:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents captured an unusual sight - flooding submerged road workers' equipment

Residents in Kėdainiai County were surprised to find road workers' equipment submerged in floodwaters near the Barkūniškis bridge, raising concerns about negligence amidst prior warnings of flooding.

Mar 19 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Floodwaters drag cars and create 'fountains' during storm in Ribeirão Preto; VIDEO

Heavy rain in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, caused severe flooding that dragged cars and created fountains of water as it hit vehicles and trees.

Mar 18 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman swept away by flood in Marginal Botafogo creek tried to save her husband, says family

Jane Kellen, a 44-year-old woman, was swept away by floodwaters in Marginal Botafogo while attempting to rescue her husband during a torrential rain in Goiânia.

Mar 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters use drone, boats, and thermal camera in search for woman swept away by floodwaters in Marginal Botafogo

Firefighters in Goiânia are using advanced technology in their ongoing search for a woman swept away by floodwaters in the Marginal Botafogo area.

Mar 17 • 14:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Floodwaters spread into Longreach outskirts with peak expected today

Floodwaters are approaching Longreach, Queensland, with a peak expected imminently after days of anticipation.

Mar 14 • 22:05 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Up to seven meter thick flood: Among the largest in memory

Iceland is experiencing one of the largest floods in recent memory, with floodwaters reaching up to seven meters in thickness.

Mar 14 • 17:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

44-year-old worker killed in Sabesp water tank rupture buried; 9 others injured

A 44-year-old construction worker died after being swept away by floodwaters following the rupture of a Sabesp water tank in Mairiporã, Brazil, while nine others were injured in the incident.

Mar 13 • 15:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Floodwaters have inundated part of the promenade on Bruģu Street in Daugavpils

Floodwaters from the Daugava River have submerged the lower section of Bruģu Street promenade in Daugavpils, prompting the city council to advise residents and visitors to avoid the area for safety reasons.

Mar 13 • 12:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of woman dragged by floodwaters in Bahia found 30 km from accident site

A woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, has been found 30 km away from the location of the accident.

Mar 13 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Friends pay tribute to Chinese backpackers killed in Qld flood

Friends mourn the loss of two Chinese backpackers who drowned in floodwaters in Queensland while traveling for work.

Mar 13 • 07:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Search underway for Bundaberg man who disappeared from houseboat

Emergency services are searching the flooded Burnett River in Bundaberg for a man who disappeared from a houseboat, as floodwaters continue to affect the area.

Mar 12 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters use boats on the fourth day of searches for a missing person swept away by a flood in Sabará

Firefighters in Sabará, Brazil, are continuing their search for 24-year-old Arthur Henrique, who was swept away by floodwaters, using boats and drones.

Mar 12 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After four days of searches, the body of a woman taken by a flood is found in Bahia

Rescue efforts concluded with the discovery of Rosania Silva Borges' body, four days after she was swept away by floodwaters in Vitória da Conquista, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman's clothes dragged by flood found by firefighters; victim missing for four days

Firefighters have found the clothing of a woman missing for four days after being swept away by floodwaters in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia.

Mar 12 • 10:15 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Dog rescued by helicopter from raging flood waters in Northern Territory – video

A dog was successfully rescued by a helicopter from a car stranded in floodwaters near Katherine, Northern Territory, as shown in a video released by the NT Emergency Service.

Mar 12 • 00:19 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Chopper rescues pair and dog from croc-inhabited floodwaters in Katherine

A helicopter rescue operation saved two individuals and their dog from floodwaters in Katherine, as the region faces significant flooding, the second worst on record.

Mar 12 • 00:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for woman dragged by flood in BA reaches three days with help from helicopter, sniffer dog, drone, and divers

The search for a woman in Bahia, Brazil, who was swept away by floodwaters, has entered its third day utilizing various rescue methods including a helicopter and a sniffer dog.

Mar 11 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog dragged by strong current during heavy rain is adopted and has a new guardian

A dog that was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy storm in Juazeiro do Norte has been rescued and adopted by a new guardian.

Mar 11 • 21:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes disruptions in Central MG; video shows motorcycles being swept away by floodwaters

A heavy rainstorm in Conselheiro Lafaiete, Central Minas Gerais, caused significant disruptions, leading to flooding in various areas of the city.

Mar 11 • 20:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rescued from the Roof After the Car Sank

A group of tourists was rescued from the roof of their car after it partially sank in floodwaters near Stykkishólmur, Iceland.

Mar 11 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Searches for missing person swept away by flood in Sabará enter third day

The search for 24-year-old Arthur Henrique, who was swept away by floodwaters in Sabará, Brazil, continues for the third day, facing challenges due to visibility issues and safety risks for rescue teams.

Mar 11 • 09:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: The area of Sužos is flooded

Residents in Sužos are facing increasing floodwaters as drainage systems fail to function during heavy rainfalls.

Mar 10 • 20:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Bundaberg residents brace as floodwater from Burnett River expected to peak this morning

Residents of Bundaberg prepare as floodwaters from the Burnett River are projected to peak at 7.6 meters today, marking the highest flood level in over a decade.

Mar 10 • 19:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Missing woman dragged away by floodwaters in Bahia had gone out to change her son's school enrollment

A woman disappeared after being swept away by floodwaters in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, while she was out to change her son's school enrollment.

Mar 10 • 11:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trapped teenagers recount dramatic waterfall rescue

Three teenagers were rescued from a waterfall in Far North Queensland after becoming trapped during a hiking trip when floodwaters rapidly rose.

Mar 10 • 00:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: woman missing after being swept away by floodwaters during heavy rain in Vitória da Conquista

A woman has gone missing after being swept away by floodwaters during a heavy rainstorm in Vitória da Conquista, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 22:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

REPORT: There is currently no danger from floodwaters in the Jelgava region

Authorities report that there is no immediate risk of flooding in the Jelgava region, though local water levels are being monitored closely.

Mar 9 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for the last missing person from the floods in Zona da Mata reaches 14 days

Rescue efforts continue for 50-year-old Luciano Franklin Fernandes, who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Ubá, Brazil, with searches entering their 15th day.

Mar 9 • 15:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Body of man missing since Friday found in Llinars del Vallès

Emergency services have located the body of a 69-year-old man who went missing after his car was swept away by floodwaters in Llinars del Vallès, Barcelona.

Mar 8 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after being swept away by floodwaters in Sorocaba (SP)

A man died in Sorocaba, Brazil, after being swept away by floodwaters caused by heavy rain, marking the second such death in the state on the same day.

Mar 8 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog dragged by current during heavy rain in Ceará is in the process of adoption

A dog rescued after being dragged by floodwaters during heavy rain in Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil, is set to be adopted following veterinary care.

Mar 8 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies dragged by flood during storm in Sorocaba

A man died after being swept away by floodwaters during a heavy storm in Sorocaba, Brazil, on Saturday.

Mar 8 • 12:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Flood in Northern Australia - 'Crocodiles everywhere'

Heavy rainfall in Northern Australia has forced over a thousand people to evacuate their homes, with warnings issued about the presence of crocodiles in the floodwaters.

Mar 8 • 09:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Woman Clings to Pole to Avoid Being Swept Away by Flood During Storm in Sorocaba and is Rescued

A woman was rescued after clinging to a pole to avoid being swept away by floodwaters in Sorocaba, Brazil, during a heavy storm.

Mar 7 • 21:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Vehicles 'totally submerged' in floodwaters on major highway in outback NSW

Traffic on the Barrier Highway in outback New South Wales is significantly disrupted due to severe flooding, leading to multiple rescues by the State Emergency Services (SES).

Mar 6 • 02:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After five days of searches, man's body is found after being dragged during rain in the border of Sergipe and AL

Elian Caetano Torres, 44, was found dead after being swept away by floodwaters when a highway collapsed during heavy rains in Brazil.

Mar 4 • 21:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SES uses drone to communicate with drivers stuck in floodwater

South Australia's SES implemented a talking drone to assist and communicate with drivers trapped in floodwaters during severe flooding in the state.

Mar 4 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog dragged by current during heavy rain survives and is rescued

A dog swept away by floodwaters during heavy rain in Juazeiro do Norte was rescued by animal protectors and volunteers after being spotted by witnesses.

Mar 4 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows firefighters walking with water above their knees to rescue stranded horse in MG

Firefighters in Rio Pardo de Minas, Brazil, successfully rescued a horse stranded in floodwaters caused by heavy rain.

Mar 3 • 22:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog is dragged by the force of the waters and gets stuck on the sidewalk amid heavy rain in Ceará

Heavy rains in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, led to a heart-wrenching scene where a dog was swept away by floodwaters but managed to cling to a sidewalk for safety.

Mar 3 • 12:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman is dragged by floodwater and gets trapped underneath a car; video

A woman in Goiânia was swept away by floodwaters and became trapped underneath a car, with dramatic rescue footage capturing the incident.

Mar 3 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bodies of sheep found trapped in trees after heavy rain in Piauí: '60 died,' says breeder

Heavy rains in Fronteiras, Piauí, have resulted in significant livestock losses, with a breeder reporting 60 sheep drowned or swept away by floodwaters.

Mar 2 • 21:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraty reinforces tetanus vaccination for those affected by floods

Paraty, Brazil, is launching a tetanus vaccination campaign for people who came into contact with floodwaters following recent heavy rains.

Mar 2 • 13:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of woman who died after car was swept away during rain at the border of Sergipe and Alagoas is buried

The body of Solange Lima da Silva, who died when her car was swept away by floodwaters, was buried in Canindé de São Francisco, while search efforts for her husband, Elian Caetano Torres, continue.

Mar 1 • 21:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Queensland on cyclone watch as rain drenches parts of state

Queensland is on cyclone watch with heavy rainfall affecting various regions, particularly in the north, while flood-prone areas in the west may face prolonged isolation due to slow-moving floodwaters.

Mar 1 • 20:08 UTC

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