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🇩🇰 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 • 05:30 UTC
🇳🇴 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 • 05:06 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

81 dead in heavy rain and flooding in Kenya

Severe rainfall in Kenya has resulted in 81 deaths and the displacement of nearly 2,700 families due to flooding, with Nairobi being the hardest-hit area.

Mar 23 • 00:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues yellow alert for heavy rains for all of Maranhão

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains across Maranhão, warning residents of potential rainfall of up to 50 mm per day and strong winds.

Mar 22 • 22:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Toronto residents urged to stay away from waterways amid heavy rainfall

Toronto residents are advised to avoid waterways after heavy rainfall raises safety concerns.

Mar 22 • 21:56 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hawaii urges residents to ‘leave now’ amid worst flooding in over 20 years

Hawaii officials are issuing urgent evacuation warnings as the state experiences its worst flooding in over two decades, exacerbated by continuous heavy rainfall.

Mar 21 • 23:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Avenues flood during heavy rain in Uberlândia; family abandons car

Heavy rainfall in Uberlândia caused significant flooding, stranding motorists and necessitating the abandonment of vehicles.

Mar 21 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain in BH leaves streets flooded and knocks down trees and posts

Belo Horizonte experienced severe rainfall leading to street flooding and downed trees and power poles.

Mar 21 • 20:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Mud Everywhere. Salac and Others Saved the Races, Even Brazilian Prisoners Helped

The Brazilian Grand Prix faces significant challenges due to heavy rainfall that turned the track in Goiânia into a muddy field, prompting organizers to enlist the help of local prisoners for cleanup efforts.

Mar 21 • 16:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Canary Government activates the alert for flood risk and landslides and asks to avoid unnecessary travel

The Canary Islands Government has declared a flood and landslide alert, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and to adhere to safety guidelines due to heavy rainfall.

Mar 21 • 14:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peru issues epidemiological alert due to leptospirosis outbreak with more than 1,000 cases

Peru has declared an epidemiological alert in response to a leptospirosis outbreak linked to heavy rainfall, with over 1,000 cases reported and five fatalities.

Mar 21 • 02:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Around 500 people sheltering in Darwin school gym as Tropical Cyclone Narelle barrels towards NT coast

Around 500 people are seeking refuge in a school gym in Darwin as Tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches the Northern Territory coast with destructive winds and heavy rainfall.

Mar 20 • 22:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Flooding from heavy rains affects 28 families in Santo Domingo

Intense rainfall caused severe flooding in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, affecting 28 families without resulting in any fatalities.

Mar 20 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Due to heavy rains, the Marimbondo Hydroelectric Plant reopens gates after three years in the interior of SP

Eletrobras Furnas has reopened the gates of the Marimbondo Hydroelectric Plant in Icém, São Paulo, after three years, in response to heavy rainfall in the region.

Mar 20 • 19:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: TMA Issues an Alert Warning of Heavy Rainfall Across the Tanzanian Regions

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall across multiple regions, urging residents to take precautions.

Mar 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense accounts for damage after Jaú registers the highest rainfall total in 24 hours in the state of SP

Jaú, Brazil, suffered significant flooding from heavy rain, recording the state's highest rainfall total in 24 hours, leading to damage but no reported injuries.

Mar 20 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes flooding, landslides and leaves families displaced in the Serrana Region of ES

Heavy rainfall in Marechal Floriano, Espírito Santo, led to flooding, landslides, and displaced around 80 families, according to local authorities.

Mar 20 • 11:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Weather tracker: Unseasonal storms hit parts of Pakistan and India

Unseasonal storms have caused significant disruption and loss of life in southern Pakistan and northwest India, particularly in Karachi where heavy rainfall and high winds led to structural collapses.

Mar 20 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Wet passage becomes submerged after heavy rain in the city of Tarrafas

Heavy rainfall in Tarrafas, Brazil, led to severe flooding, submerging a main roadway and putting residents at risk as they attempted to cross the flooded area.

Mar 20 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows car being swept away by a flood during heavy rain in Santarém

Heavy rainfall in Santarém, Brazil, caused significant flooding, with one car being swept away by the rushing water, although the driver survived with only material damage.

Mar 20 • 10:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Heavy Rain in Delhi-NCR Early Morning, Check Weather Report Before Stepping Out

Early morning heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR has brought relief from the heat but posed challenges for commuters.

Mar 20 • 00:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Streets flood after heavy rain in São José dos Campos

Heavy rainfall in São José dos Campos, Brazil, has led to significant flooding in various neighborhoods, particularly affecting the Jardim Nova Detroit and Vila Tatetuba areas.

Mar 19 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of São Paulo enters alert status for flooding due to Thursday's rain

São Paulo has declared an alert for flooding in three regions due to heavy rainfall on Thursday afternoon.

Mar 19 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog fights against flooding and nearly gets swept away by the current in MS; see video

A dog in Maracaju, Brazil, was filmed struggling to cross a flooded street during heavy rainfall, drawing the attention of residents.

Mar 19 • 13:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alert for heavy rains in cities of South Rio and Costa Verde

Inmet has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall affecting 24 municipalities in South Rio and Costa Verde until Friday morning.

Mar 19 • 11:46 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 09:27 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

A thunderstorm in Karachi, Pakistan, has resulted in at least 16 deaths and significant damage due to strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Mar 19 • 07:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Rain, feeder faults plunge several Osun communities into darkness

Heavy rainfall and technical faults have led to power outages in multiple communities in Osun State, Nigeria, as reported by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.

Mar 19 • 00:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With more than 120 millimeters in minutes, heavy rain leaves city in MS underwater

Heavy rainfall in Maracaju, Brazil, led to severe flooding, with over 125 millimeters falling within 40 minutes, overwhelming the city's drainage system.

Mar 18 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of SP enters attention state for flooding, and Civil Defense sends severe alert for heavy rain in the West and North zones

São Paulo has declared a state of alert due to heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding, particularly in the North and West zones.

Mar 18 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal government opens credit of R$ 1.3 billion for emergency actions due to rain in MG

The Brazilian federal government has announced a provisional measure allocating R$ 1.3 billion for emergency responses to heavy rainfall, particularly in Minas Gerais.

Mar 18 • 18:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

MotoGP, flooded circuit due to bad weather puts the Brazilian Grand Prix at risk

The MotoGP faces potential disruptions due to heavy rainfall flooding the Goiania circuit, with the Brazilian Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend now in jeopardy.

Mar 18 • 15:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Weather's Turn in Delhi-NCR, Heavy Rainfall with Strong Winds

The weather in Delhi-NCR changed dramatically on Wednesday evening with strong winds and heavy rainfall due to a new western disturbance.

Mar 18 • 13:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Emergency Dam Release and Flooding Lawsuit Dismissed, Lack of Awareness Pointed Out

A court dismissed a lawsuit from victims of flooding in Japan's Ehime Prefecture, which blamed emergency dam releases for the disaster during heavy rainfall in 2018.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

State of Emergency in Tenerife

A state of emergency has been declared across Tenerife due to an impending storm expected to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Mar 18 • 12:13 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 10:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mexico: at least five people died in the fire of a Pemex refinery

A fire at the Pemex refinery in Tabasco, Mexico, has resulted in at least five fatalities, attributed to heavy rainfall causing an oil spill that ignited.

Mar 18 • 01:37 UTC
🇯🇵 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 • 21:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: 71 Flood Deaths As Kenya Warned of Intensifying Long Rains

The ongoing floods in Kenya have resulted in a death toll of 71 as authorities warn of further heavy rainfall.

Mar 17 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Condominium and school flooded: heavy rain causes damage in Planaltina, DF

Severe rainfall in the Federal District led to flooding in both a condominium and a school in Planaltina, prompting emergency services to evacuate residents.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Track Cyclone Narelle live as it approaches Queensland coast

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forming in the Coral Sea near Far North Queensland, presenting threats of damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

Mar 17 • 07:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Specialists outline cholera prevention measures as Lagos issues flood alert

Health and environmental experts in Lagos have outlined cholera prevention measures as the state government warns residents about potential heavy rainfall and flooding.

Mar 17 • 02:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Weather's Changed Mood! Snowfall in the Western Himalayas and Heavy Rain Expected in the Northeast

Weather patterns in several parts of India are changing, with snow in the Western Himalayas and expected heavy rain in the Northeast.

Mar 17 • 00:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues new alert for heavy rains across the RN this Tuesday (17)

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall across all cities in Rio Grande do Norte, predicting precipitation of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour and the possibility of strong winds.

Mar 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

There is an orange and yellow alert for storms, rain, wind, and zonda wind for Monday, March 16: the affected provinces

The National Meteorological Service of Argentina has issued orange and yellow alerts for severe weather across various provinces due to storms, heavy rainfall, and winds, including the zonda wind.

Mar 16 • 07:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

AI and rain gauges help close roads before landslides in SP

In Brazil, emergency teams are employing AI and rain gauges to preemptively close roads in São Paulo in anticipation of landslides due to heavy rainfall.

Mar 16 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Limpopo Authorities on High Alert Over Flooding - South African News Briefs - March 16, 2026

Limpopo authorities are on high alert due to significant flooding caused by heavy rainfall affecting multiple districts in the province.

Mar 16 • 05:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rainfall hinders soybean harvest and corn planting in Tocantins; understand

Heavy rain in Tocantins, Brazil has significantly impacted soybean harvesting and corn planting, leading to delays and economic losses for farmers.

Mar 15 • 22:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Streets and avenues of São Luís are flooded after rain hit the region this Sunday (15)

Heavy rainfall on Sunday (15) caused significant flooding in several streets and avenues of São Luís, Brazil, affecting traffic and residents.

Mar 15 • 20:29 UTC

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