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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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Government declares a state of emergency in Coxim and Rio Negro after heavy rains

The government of Mato Grosso do Sul has declared a state of emergency in Coxim and Rio Negro due to severe storms that occurred in February.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It is a sadness that has no end': says sister of teacher from Levy Gasparian, survivor of landslide in Juiz de Fora

A teacher from Comendador Levy Gasparian, Rogéria Olímpio, survived a landslide caused by heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, but sustained injuries during the incident.

Feb 26 • 14:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains put cities in Agreste and Sertão of Pernambuco on alert and cause flooding; VIDEO

Heavy rains in Pernambuco have caused flooding and significant disruptions in several municipalities, particularly in Agreste and Sertão regions.

Feb 26 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Families are displaced after rains in Porto Velho

Seven families in the Tucumanzal neighborhood of Porto Velho were displaced after heavy rains flooded their homes.

Feb 26 • 14:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Wide Flood Warning in Finland

Finland faces extensive flood warnings due to melting snow and heavy rains affecting many regions.

Feb 26 • 13:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section of mountain pass between Torrinha and Santa Maria da Serra is closed for emergency work after heavy rains

Heavy rains have led to the closure of a section of the Geraldo de Barros highway between Torrinha and Santa Maria da Serra for emergency repair works.

Feb 26 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After heavy rains that flooded roads, Araguaína remains under a rain alert until Friday (27); see forecast

Heavy rains in Araguaína have led to severe flooding, prompting ongoing weather alerts from the National Institute of Meteorology.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Army Aviation Command soldiers assist in Juiz de Fora (MG) after heavy rains

Army Aviation Command soldiers from Taubaté are providing support in Juiz de Fora in response to the impacts of heavy rains that struck the municipality and surrounding areas.

Feb 26 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog is rescued after being 'trapped' in a flooded house during a flood in Peruíbe; VIDEO

A dog named Ruck was rescued from a flooded house in Peruíbe, Brazil, after heavy rains caused significant flooding in the area, affecting nearly 500 residents and precipitating the rescue of over 70 animals.

Feb 26 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes lake to overflow and floods homes in Paulínia

Heavy rains in Paulínia, Brazil, led to the overflow of a lake, flooding homes in a recently delivered condominium and forcing residents to evacuate.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain Destroys Wall onto Police Vehicle, Destroys Bridges, and Floods Houses in Vale and Region; See the Damage by City

Heavy rains in the Vale do Paraíba region have caused significant infrastructure damage, including a wall collapse onto a police vehicle and flooding in various cities, but fortunately, there have been no casualties reported.

Feb 26 • 11:52 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

VIDEO: Flooding Hits Neighborhoods of Três Rios During Heavy Rain

Heavy rains caused flooding in neighborhoods of Três Rios, Brazil, particularly affecting Vila Isabel, with multiple warnings in effect from the Civil Defense.

Feb 26 • 11:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO shows the moment another house collapses in Juiz de Fora

A house collapsed in the Jardim Natal neighborhood of Juiz de Fora due to recent heavy rains, with no victims reported so far and evacuation measures in place for affected areas.

Feb 26 • 11:16 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

Motorcyclist is dragged by floodwaters in Juiz de Fora; watch

A motorcyclist was swept away by floodwaters in Juiz de Fora during heavy rains, with dramatic footage capturing the incident.

Feb 26 • 09:36 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

Civil Defense makes appeal for residents not to return to risk areas in MG

The Civil Defense of Minas Gerais is urging residents not to return to high-risk areas due to expected heavy rains.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows the moment when the building of a police officer who saved his wife and died was hit by a landslide in Juiz de Fora

A video captured the moment a building in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, was struck by a landslide, resulting in the tragic death of Officer Reinaldo Neiva Ferreira after he saved his wife.

Feb 26 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Survivor of landslide recounts moments of agony under mud in Juiz de Fora: 'crying from pain'

A survivor from Juiz de Fora recounts his harrowing experience of being trapped under mud during heavy rains that led to deadly landslides in the region.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora and other parts of the Southeast remain on red alert for rain this Thursday (26)

Juiz de Fora and other regions in Southeast Brazil are under a red alert for heavy rains due to unstable weather conditions and an incoming cold front.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With a high risk of landslides and flooding, Juiz de Fora is expected to have storms until Friday; see forecast for MG

Juiz de Fora is under severe weather warnings due to heavy rains, leading to high risks of landslides and flooding, with significant casualties reported.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain in MG: Search for missing persons enters the 3rd day in Juiz de Fora and Ubá

Rescue operations for missing persons in Juiz de Fora and Ubá continued into their third day after heavy rains and landslides caused significant destruction.

Feb 26 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospital and gym flooded, lightning strikes and destroyed streets: rains cause damage in the interior of BA

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding and damage in various towns in the interior of Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government investments in actions related to the impacts of the rains have decreased by more than 95% in the last 3 years

The government of Minas Gerais has drastically reduced its investments aimed at mitigating the impacts of flooding and heavy rains, raising concerns about public safety in municipalities like Juiz de Fora.

Feb 26 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Landslide survivor in MG loses six relatives in the tragedy

Renata Silva, a landslide survivor from Juiz de Fora, Brazil, mourns the loss of six family members while searching for ten others buried after heavy rains.

Feb 25 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Rain floods public hospital and leaves streets destroyed in a city in Bahia

Heavy rains caused flooding in a public hospital and significant damage to streets in Cícero Dantas, Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 20:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Guayas Prefecture will install a metal bridge after damage caused by rains in Naranjito

Heavy rains in Guayas have led to the closure of a bridge over the Papayal stream in Naranjito due to erosion, prompting the Guayas Prefecture to announce the installation of a temporary Bailey bridge.

Feb 25 • 18:38 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

VIDEO: Flood destroys bridge and leaves veterinary center and kennel with 600 animals isolated in Ubá

Heavy rains in Ubá, Brazil, have led to a bridge collapse, isolating a veterinary center and kennel housing 600 animals due to flooding.

Feb 25 • 18:06 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

Rains in Minas Gerais: Porto Alegre and the government of RS mobilize to help affected cities

The city of Porto Alegre and the government of Rio Grande do Sul have launched initiatives to support municipalities in Minas Gerais affected by heavy rains and landslides.

Feb 25 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Resident buries family member and goes back to search for sister buried in Juiz de Fora: 'Everyone is disoriented'

A resident of Juiz de Fora returns from burying a family member to continue the search for his sister trapped under landslides caused by heavy rains.

Feb 25 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See who the victims of the rains in the Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais are

At least 36 people have died due to heavy rains in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with many more reported missing and widespread destruction caused by landslides and flooding.

Feb 25 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Flood devastates the basement with laboratories and library of UEMG in Ubá; damage may reach R$ 10 million

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding at the UEMG campus in Ubá, Brazil, leading to substantial damage estimated between R$ 5 million and R$ 10 million.

Feb 25 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in Zona da Mata leave more than 30 dead and dozens missing

Heavy rains in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, have resulted in 39 deaths and 33 people reported missing.

Feb 25 • 14:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Heavy Rains in Brazil Cause Landslides, with at Least 30 Casualties

Heavy rains in Brazil have triggered landslides that have resulted in at least 30 deaths.

Feb 25 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police officer dies buried while saving wife and neighbors from building hit by landslide in Juiz de Fora

A police officer in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, died while rescuing his wife and neighbors from a landslide caused by heavy rains.

Feb 25 • 13:49 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Tragedy in Minas Gerais: entire neighborhoods submerged and the death toll rises to 37 due to heavy rains

Heavy rains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, have led to the deaths of 37 people and left many missing, with significant damage in affected cities.

Feb 25 • 12:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Petro warns about heavy rains due to the effects of a cold front in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued warnings regarding heavy rains expected in various regions due to the ongoing impact of a cold front affecting the country.

Feb 25 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after being rescued following more than 15 hours buried in a landslide in Juiz de Fora

A 32-year-old nursing technician died after being trapped for over 15 hours in a landslide in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, caused by heavy rains earlier in the week.

Feb 25 • 12:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense of SP counts 200 displaced people and 50 houses affected by rain in São Manuel

Heavy rains in São Manuel, Brazil, have displaced 200 residents and affected 50 homes, following the collapse of a local bridge.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alert for intense rains with winds of 60 to 100 km/h for SP

The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued an orange alert for heavy rains and high winds across the state of São Paulo, with significant risks to safety and infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 11:50 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge collapses and family is displaced after 150 millimeters of rain in 12 hours in interior MG; video

Heavy rains in São Gotardo, Brazil, led to significant damage, including the collapse of a bridge and the displacement of a family, although no injuries were reported.

Feb 25 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain floods streets, drags car, and leaves residents stranded in Palhoça; VIDEO

Heavy rains in Greater Florianópolis have caused severe flooding in Palhoça, leading to residential evacuations and significant traffic disruptions.

Feb 25 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alert for heavy rains across Tocantins until Friday (27)

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a warning for heavy rains in Tocantins due to weather conditions favoring storm formation until Friday.

Feb 25 • 10:12 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Brazil landslides: 43 missing after heavy rain hits state of Minas Gerais

Heavy rains in Minas Gerais, Brazil have caused landslides resulting in at least 25 deaths and 43 people missing, prompting a state of emergency declaration by President Lula.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC

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