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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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82 mm of rain causes flooding, wall collapses, and closures on SP-101 in Hortolândia

Heavy rainfall in Hortolândia has led to significant flooding and infrastructure issues, impacting traffic and requiring emergency response efforts.

Feb 26 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Danger: Inmet issues two rain alerts for municipalities in the interior of PE

The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued two alerts regarding heavy rainfall for certain municipalities in Pernambuco, with varying levels of potential danger.

Feb 26 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes flooding and invades homes in Baião, Pará

Residents of Baião, Brazil, faced severe flooding and damage to homes due to intense rainfall recorded on Wednesday afternoon.

Feb 26 • 14:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the storm, man rides jet ski in flooded streets in MT

A man in Cáceres, Brazil, gained attention for riding a jet ski through flooded streets following heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding in the city.

Feb 26 • 13:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Goiás on Thursday, February 26, 2026

A series of incidents in Brazil including sexual abuse allegations against a judge, an arrest in a counterfeit cigarette operation, and increased fatalities due to heavy rainfall in Minas Gerais were reported.

Feb 26 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain, rivers overflow, and water invades homes in the coast of SP; VIDEO

Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to overflow and flood homes in Mongaguá, São Paulo, leading to evacuations and a state of emergency in several affected towns.

Feb 26 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ is under a red alert from Inmet for flooding and forecast of storms until the end of the weekend

The state of Rio de Janeiro is experiencing a red alert for flooding and storm risks due to heavy rains, with significant rainfall expected in the coming days.

Feb 26 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Families left stranded after Córrego Água Choca overflows due to heavy rains in Capivari

Families were stranded in Capivari, São Paulo, after heavy rainfall caused the Córrego Água Choca to overflow.

Feb 26 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes flooding and leaves family homeless in Canindé de São Francisco

Heavy rainfall in Canindé de São Francisco has led to significant flooding and left at least one family homeless.

Feb 26 • 10:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains hinder harvest and reduce açaí supply in Amapá by 40%

Heavy rainfall during the Amazonian winter has severely impacted açaí harvests in Amapá, Brazil, resulting in a 40% reduction in supply and increased prices for consumers.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

School used as a shelter is evacuated due to high risk of landslides in MG

A public school in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has been evacuated as a precaution against potential landslides for people displaced by heavy rainfall.

Feb 25 • 19:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Potential for major drought relief as tropical low heads south

A tropical low is expected to bring significant rainfall to drought-stricken regions in South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales within the coming week, potentially resulting in heavy flooding.

Feb 25 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senador Firmino also suffers from heavy rain; video shows woman rescued from boat

Serious flooding in Senador Firmino, Brazil, led to the evacuation of approximately 60 families as rescue operations were mounted amid significant rainfall.

Feb 25 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rains in Echeandía leave communities cut off and unable to transport production

Heavy rainfall in Echeandía, Ecuador, has disrupted transportation and left communities isolated, impacting their ability to harvest and transport crops.

Feb 25 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet warns of heavy rains in more than 120 cities in RN

The Brazilian National Institute of Meteorology has issued a warning for intense rains affecting 125 municipalities in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 25 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Muriaé enters alert stage after heavy rains in Itaperuna

The Rio Muriaé in Itaperuna has entered an alert stage following significant rainfall that caused flooding in various neighborhoods.

Feb 25 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Resident uses jet ski in street after rain causes flooding in Araguaína; video

A resident in Araguaína was seen using a jet ski on flooded streets after heavy rain caused significant flooding in the city.

Feb 25 • 17:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain of 113 millimeters recorded in Cajazeiras, in the Sertão of Paraíba, in the last 24 hours

Cajazeiras, Brazil, experienced significant rainfall of 113 millimeters within the last 24 hours, impacting the region's water levels.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Neighbors mourn the death of friends and relatives in a rain disaster in Juiz de Fora: 'We will never forget'

The tragic disaster in Juiz de Fora has left behind 39 dead, 30 missing, and thousands displaced due to heavy rainfall that caused significant devastation in the area.

Feb 25 • 16:09 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Flooding in Bali after extreme rain

Bali is experiencing significant flooding and landslides following several days of heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations of tourists and residents.

Feb 25 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alerts for heavy rainfall for more than 170 cities in Paraíba; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued two rainfall alerts for 172 cities in Paraíba, Brazil, due to expected heavy rain.

Feb 25 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Federico Bolaños Hospital in Milagro suspends outpatient consultations and ambulatory surgeries due to heavy rains

Heavy rainfall in Milagro has led to the suspension of outpatient services and ambulatory surgeries at the Federico Bolaños General Hospital.

Feb 25 • 13:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Weather in Bavaria: The flood risk decreases

Experts predict a significant alleviation of the flood situation in Bavaria following the end of heavy rainfall.

Feb 25 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense maintains alert for flooding and heavy rain in Jundiaí; all rivers in the city are at the volume limit

Jundiaí, Brazil is under a civil defense alert due to heavy rainfall, with local rivers reaching their capacity, causing flooding in several areas, but no casualties reported.

Feb 25 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alerts for heavy rains for 38 cities in the interior of Ceará; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology has issued an orange alert for intense rainfall affecting 38 municipalities in Ceará from October 24 to October 27.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Ionian Road: Closed 25 Days After Landslide, Efforts to Open Before Easter

The Ionian Road remains closed for 25 days due to a significant landslide caused by heavy rainfall in Epirus, with ongoing efforts to stabilize the area before Easter.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues red alert for accumulated rainfall until Friday (27) in much of the Southeast

The National Institute of Meteorology has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in the Southeast region of Brazil until Friday, following a recent tragedy that killed at least 30 people.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

More killed after heavy rain in Brazil

At least 30 people have died due to intense rainfall in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, with 39 reported missing and evacuations underway.

Feb 25 • 05:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Unbelievable amount of water': Towns receive over 200mm in 24 hours

Heavy rainfall in northern South Australia and far-western New South Wales has led to record amounts of over 200mm in just 24 hours, with more rain forecast and flood warnings in effect.

Feb 25 • 05:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Inefficiency and lack of dredging

Heavy rains caused the Milagro River and San Miguel stream to overflow, inundating around 70% of Milagro city and prompting evacuations of approximately 700 families.

Feb 25 • 05:01 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

At least 30 dead in severe weather in Brazil

At least 30 people have died after heavy rainfall struck Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, with 39 others reported missing.

Feb 25 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Vassouras declares a state of emergency after heavy rains

The city of Vassouras in Brazil has declared a state of emergency due to the severe impacts of intense rainfall experienced since early January.

Feb 25 • 01:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues alert for heavy rains in Noroeste Fluminense

Civil Defense in Noroeste Fluminense has issued a warning for intense rainfall over the next 48 hours, affecting several municipalities due to potential flooding and high winds.

Feb 24 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues alert about heavy rains in Resende

The Civil Defense of Rio de Janeiro issued a severe alert for heavy rain in Resende, warning residents to prepare for significant rainfall.

Feb 24 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubatuba hires meteorology service for R$ 1.4 million and will receive alert siren for rain

The city of Ubatuba is investing R$ 1.4 million in a meteorology service and will install an alert siren for heavy rainfall to enhance emergency preparedness.

Feb 24 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: AB1 on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The article discusses various pressing events in Brazil, including heavy rainfall leading to damages in Juiz de Fora and Ubá, as well as significant legal proceedings and cultural announcements.

Feb 24 • 18:50 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

Why was the rain so intense in Juiz de Fora? Understand the role of the terrain and the warm ocean

Heavy rainfall in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has caused significant casualties and was exacerbated by the region's geography.

Feb 24 • 17:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain hits the North Zone region of Rio and the weather remains unstable in RJ with risks of new storms

Heavy rainfall has once again affected parts of Rio de Janeiro, particularly in the North Zone, leading to disasters and continued weather instability in the region.

Feb 24 • 16:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba Region Under Orange Alert for Heavy Rains and Temperatures Expected to Drop by Friday; See Forecast

The Piracicaba region in São Paulo is under an orange alert for heavy rains, predicting daily rainfall of 50 to 100 millimeters from October 24 to 27, along with a drop in temperatures.

Feb 24 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge collapses for the second time in just over a year after heavy rains in interior SP

The Ponte dos Machados in São Manuel, SP, has collapsed again following heavy rainfall, marking the second incident in just over a year.

Feb 24 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes flooding and material damage in several neighborhoods of Três Lagoas

Três Lagoas experiences heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and damage in several neighborhoods but no casualties.

Feb 24 • 15:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After heavy downpours overnight, MG expects strong rain for the coming days; see regions with higher risks

Minas Gerais faces severe weather forecasts with expectations of heavy rainfall and risks of flooding, particularly after recent storms resulted in 22 fatalities.

Feb 24 • 15:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

At least 20 people died in Brazil due to heavy rain

Heavy rainfall in southeastern Brazil has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and dozens missing amid flooding and landslides, with over 400 individuals displaced from their homes in Minas Gerais.

Feb 24 • 15:31 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Which areas of the AMBA were most affected by the storm

Heavy rainfall overnight caused flooding in various municipalities of southern Buenos Aires.

Feb 24 • 14:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense renews alert for intense rains on the SP coast until Friday; see guidelines

The Civil Defense of São Paulo has issued a renewed alert for intense rainfall in the Baixada Santista region until Friday, indicating a very high risk for the area.

Feb 24 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The BPC counted incidents during the rainfall: both cars and pedestrians slipped

Incidents of cars slipping off the road and hitting signs were reported in Vilnius due to heavy rainfall.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 38 hours of closure, Serra Antiga of the Tamoios highway is reopened in the North Coast of SP

The Serra Antiga section of the Tamoios highway was reopened after being closed for 38 hours due to heavy rainfall causing landslides.

Feb 24 • 14:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elderly woman drowns in São João de Meriti (RJ) and 600 are displaced after rains in the city

An 85-year-old woman drowned in São João de Meriti during heavy rainfall that displaced around 600 residents.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC

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