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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Police Monitored Heavy Traffic - Incomprehensible Outcome

The police in Western Uusimaa conducted inspections of heavy vehicles, revealing serious issues in traffic safety.

Mar 20 • 14:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito expands restrictions for heavy vehicles on two roads starting April

Quito will extend the restrictions on heavy vehicles on two roads due to traffic accidents, starting in April.

Mar 19 • 20:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Weather changes in Kashmir-Himachal, severe cold increased due to heavy snowfall

The weather has turned in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, with recent heavy snowfall causing disrupted traffic and increased cold conditions.

Mar 19 • 08:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand what a substation stator is: super heavy load transported on highways in Minas Gerais that can slow down traffic

A 491-ton, 89-meter-long electric substation stator is being transported through the Triângulo Mineiro region of Brazil, causing traffic delays due to its size.

Mar 18 • 22:56 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Traffic Police Advisory for Delhi's Navratri Festivities

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory due to expected heavy crowds and traffic jams around the Kalkaji Temple during the upcoming Navratri festival from March 18 to 27, 2026.

Mar 18 • 06:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Collision of two vehicles in Mārupē – one of the drivers did not have time to make a left turn

A collision occurred in Mārupē between two Volkswagen vehicles during rush hour, highlighting the challenges of making left turns in heavy traffic.

Mar 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Accident after accident on Lithuania's main road: 4 cars collided, then another 3

Two road accidents occurred on March 17, 2023, on the main highway in Klaipėda district, Lithuania, where heavy fog and wet road conditions contributed to a series of collisions.

Mar 17 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DMTT blocks stretch of Av. da Paz and creates heavy traffic in Maceió; see alternative routes

Heavy traffic ensues in Maceió due to a temporary roadblock on Av. da Paz for urgent sewage pipeline repairs.

Mar 17 • 14:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert in New York today: streets closed due to agents and diversions for the St. Patrick's Day Parade operation

New York City prepares for heavy security and traffic disruptions as it hosts the St. Patrick's Day Parade today, impacting large areas of Manhattan.

Mar 17 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Super heavy cargo of nearly 500 tons heads to Patos de Minas and may cause delays; see route

A super heavy cargo weighing 491 tons is being transported to Patos de Minas, expected to cause traffic delays due to its size on Brazilian highways.

Mar 17 • 13:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The havoc of snowfall in Himachal, traffic closed at Atal Tunnel

Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has temporarily closed roads leading to the Atal Tunnel, with an orange alert issued by the IMD.

Mar 17 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rains on Monday, March 16, cause flooding and traffic problems in Cuenca

Heavy rains in Cuenca lead to flooding and significant traffic congestion across various sectors.

Mar 17 • 00:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Conditions deteriorate due to snowfall in HP, vehicles trapped in Atal Tunnel

Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has left around one thousand vehicles trapped near the Atal Tunnel, prompting a rescue operation by the Manali police.

Mar 16 • 11:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc in Nairobi Again

Heavy rains in Nairobi caused significant flooding, disrupting traffic and prompting rescue efforts across the city.

Mar 16 • 05:22 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

About 14 thousand students return to classes at UFJF; closure of Gentil Forn should complicate traffic

About 14 thousand students are set to return to classes at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), facing difficulties due to traffic disruptions caused by recent heavy rains.

Mar 15 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains cause flooding in Jaguarembé, district of Itaocara

Heavy rains in Jaguarembé, a district in Itaocara, Brazil, have resulted in localized flooding, affecting traffic and causing water accumulation in the streets.

Mar 14 • 20:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fallen trees, landslides, and traffic accidents complicate mobility in Quito this Thursday March 12

Heavy rains in Quito have caused fallen trees, landslides, and several traffic accidents, hampering mobility in the city.

Mar 12 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With rain, São Paulo sets traffic record in the morning with 1,059 km of congestion

São Paulo experienced record traffic congestion of 1,059 km on the morning of June 12, exacerbated by heavy rain and several accidents.

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

With rain, SP has record traffic in the morning

São Paulo experienced its highest traffic congestion of the year on September 12 due to heavy and persistent rain.

Mar 12 • 12:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Heavy fines for transgressors: what the new road sign many do not comply with indicates

A new road sign for High Occupancy Vehicle lanes is gaining popularity in Europe, yet many drivers are unaware of its meaning and the associated restrictions.

Mar 11 • 19:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Thirty-seven sectors of Guayaquil woke up with water accumulation after heavy rain

Guayaquil experienced heavy rain overnight, resulting in water accumulation in 37 sectors and causing traffic issues throughout the city.

Mar 11 • 14:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Mexican North Pole?’ Hailstorm Closes Lanes on the Mexico-Pachuca Highway, Near Tecámac (Video)

A hailstorm caused by heavy rains in the State of Mexico disrupted traffic on the Mexico-Pachuca highway near Tecámac, leading to significant delays and hazardous driving conditions.

Mar 10 • 05:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Collision between school bus and interprovincial bus causes heavy traffic on the road to Daule

A collision between a school bus and an interprovincial transport bus in Ecuador has caused significant traffic delays on the road leading to Daule.

Mar 9 • 13:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Military transports slow down traffic in Lapland, but road damage is not expected this time

A major military exercise in Finland is causing increased traffic due to heavy military transports across northern Finland, though no road damage is anticipated.

Mar 9 • 12:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pavement collapses at the exit of the Maria Maluf complex, closing lanes and causing congestion in south São Paulo

A section of pavement collapsed due to heavy rainfall in São Paulo, causing significant traffic congestion and lane closures.

Mar 9 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rainfall knocks down trees and causes flooding in roads of João Pessoa

Heavy rainfall in João Pessoa led to fallen trees and flooding, causing traffic disruptions on multiple roads in the city.

Mar 9 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Asphalt swells with rain and opens a crater in the region of the Maria Maluf Complex, in the South Zone of SP

Heavy rain caused the asphalt to swell and create a crater on an avenue in the Maria Maluf Viaduct area in São Paulo, leading to traffic disruptions.

Mar 9 • 10:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Rain causes flooding and scares drivers on Via Dutra, in Itatiaia

Heavy rain caused flooding on Via Dutra in Itatiaia, Brazil, alarming drivers in the area.

Mar 7 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain floods roads and causes disruptions in Greater BH

Heavy rain in Belo Horizonte and its metropolitan region has led to flooded roads and power outages, causing heavy traffic as people tried to return home.

Mar 6 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes flooding in neighborhood of Mogi das Cruzes

Heavy rain led to flooding in the Jardim Piatã 1 neighborhood of Mogi das Cruzes, impacting residents and local traffic.

Mar 6 • 20:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Belém has streets blocked due to high tides and heavy rains until Sunday, 8; see which ones

Temporary street blocks are set in Belém due to expected heavy rains and high tides until Sunday, affecting traffic and safety.

Mar 5 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section of Dom Pedro II Avenue in João Pessoa is blocked after a crater opens

A section of Dom Pedro II Avenue in João Pessoa is closed due to a crater caused by heavy rains.

Mar 5 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Slippery Track Causes Accident and Congestion on Dirt Road of BR-210 in Amapá

Heavy rains created slippery conditions on the BR-210, leading to multiple accidents and significant traffic congestion in Amapá, Brazil.

Mar 5 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

AL-225: traffic is released on the stretch that connects Alagoas to Sergipe

Traffic has resumed on the AL-225 highway linking Alagoas to Sergipe after repairs were made following damage from heavy rains.

Mar 4 • 22:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father, mother, and children aged 2 and 6 die after car skids and is hit by a truck in Paraná

A tragic accident in Paraná claimed the lives of an entire family when their car skidded and was struck by a truck.

Mar 4 • 15:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rain caused a landslide on the Quinindé-La Concordia road

Heavy rainfall led to a landslide that partially blocked vehicle traffic on the Quinindé-La Concordia road in Esmeraldas province, Ecuador.

Mar 4 • 13:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Winter Holidays: Saturday March 7th Rated Orange by Bison Futé in Certain Regions

March 7th will see heavy traffic conditions as it marks the end of winter holiday season for zone C in France.

Mar 4 • 09:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Strong rain falls in northern and northwestern sectors of Guayaquil

Strong rains hit the northwestern part of Guayaquil, leading to significant water accumulation and traffic disruptions.

Mar 3 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crater opens after rain and section of BR-116 has diversion and slow traffic

A crater formed on BR-116 in Bahia after recent heavy rains, leading to partial road closure and slow traffic.

Mar 3 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains cause landslides and fallen trees in Teixeira, Sertão da Paraíba

Heavy rains in Teixeira, Paraíba, have led to landslides and fallen trees, affecting local residents and disrupting traffic.

Mar 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Arsenal star reveals his big problem with London after hinting he wants to leave

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori struggles with London's heavy traffic, leading him to forgo owning a car and hinting at potential discontent with city life.

Mar 3 • 11:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

In Madrid, commuting to the city center for work is no longer common: now it’s from the suburbs to the suburbs, and it can take up to 500 hours a year

In Madrid, more people are commuting between suburban areas rather than traveling to the city center for work, resulting in significant time lost, particularly during heavy traffic conditions.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The Great Cleaning of the Sistine Chapel. The 'Renovation of the Century' Has Begun

The Vatican has commenced a significant restoration project for the Sistine Chapel, addressing layers of grime accumulated over years due to heavy tourist traffic.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

March begins with heavy rains in Greater São Luís; flooding reported in several areas

Severe rainfall in Greater São Luís on March 2 has caused significant flooding and traffic disruptions across various neighborhoods.

Mar 2 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Angra dos Reis City Hall begins slope stabilization works this Monday

The City Hall of Angra dos Reis is starting slope stabilization works due to recent heavy rains, with traffic adjustments in the affected areas.

Mar 2 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Timóteo restricts circulation of heavy vehicles in the urban area starting this Monday (2)

The city of Timóteo in Brazil will restrict the circulation of heavy vehicles in its urban area starting on Monday, following concerns over increased truck traffic and safety risks.

Mar 1 • 16:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas-Monte Mor Highway reopens two days after being closed due to erosion during heavy rain

The Campinas-Monte Mor Highway has reopened after being closed for two days due to erosion caused by heavy rainfall.

Feb 28 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents block RJ-140 and burn tires in protest after rains in São Pedro da Aldeia

Residents of São Pedro da Aldeia protested against the impacts of heavy rains by blocking the RJ-140 highway and burning tires.

Feb 28 • 13:41 UTC

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