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Fervedouro in Jalapão is flooded and covered in vegetation after heavy rains in Tocantins

The Mumbuca Fervedouro in Jalapão became flooded and overrun with vegetation following intense rainfall in the region.

Mar 3 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará under alert for intense rains in 45 cities this Wednesday (4)

Ceará is under a 'Great Danger' alert for intense rainfall affecting 45 cities as predicted by the National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil.

Mar 3 • 19:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Manabí suffers flooding due to torrential rains on March 3

Intense rains on March 3 have caused significant flooding in several sectors of Manabí, Ecuador, affecting homes and necessitating emergency assistance efforts.

Mar 3 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

March has forecast of heavy rains and high temperatures in Amapá

March in Amapá, Brazil, is expected to bring intense rains and high temperatures, with specific warnings for certain municipalities about possible severe storms.

Mar 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Araripina declares a state of emergency after rains; about 500 families are homeless or displaced

Araripina has declared a state of emergency due to intense rains that have displaced approximately 500 families.

Mar 2 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rains in MG become up to 15% more intense with warmer climate, study says

A study indicates that climate change has increased the intensity of rainfall in Minas Gerais by up to 15%, contributing to severe flooding and over 60 fatalities.

Mar 2 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues red, orange, and yellow danger alerts for rain in the interior of PE; see cities

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for intense rains in Pernambuco, with the most severe warning affecting 84 municipalities.

Mar 2 • 13:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains cause flooding in PA; floods left neighborhoods isolated in Bragança and Marabá

Intense rainfall in Pará, Brazil, led to significant flooding, isolating neighborhoods and causing extensive damage in Bragança and Marabá.

Mar 2 • 11:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains and dam break cause damage in a village in Tocantins; VIDEO

Intense rains and a dam breach have caused significant damage in the village of Cangas, Tocantins, leaving the community nearly isolated.

Mar 1 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Funceme issues warning of risk for intense rains in Ceará; check affected cities

The Cearense Foundation of Meteorology and Water Resources (Funceme) has issued a warning for the possibility of intense rains in southern Ceará impacting 75 cities, including Fortaleza.

Mar 1 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These have been the effects of the intense rains in Ecuador

Intense rains in Ecuador have caused significant adverse events, affecting over 22,000 people and resulting in fatalities and widespread damage across several provinces.

Feb 28 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Red alert for intense rains: storms cause damage in Grande Ilha and Civil Defense reinforces warnings

The State Civil Defense has issued alerts via text messages to residents in risk areas in Maranhão due to heavy rainfall affecting the region since Saturday morning.

Feb 28 • 18:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues red alert for heavy rains in over 100 cities in Paraíba

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a red alert for intense rains affecting 116 cities in the state of Paraíba, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues new orange alert for heavy rains in MA; there is a risk of intense winds between 60 and 100 km/h

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a new orange alert for heavy rains and strong winds in the Maranhão state of Brazil.

Feb 28 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Danger Alert: Intense Rains with Winds up to 100 km/h May Hit 34 Municipalities in the Interior of PE, See List

A danger alert has been issued for intense rains and strong winds affecting several municipalities in Pernambuco, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Is it going to rain this weekend? Inmet issues alerts for intense rains across Ceará; check the forecast

The National Institute of Meteorology has issued an orange alert for intense rainfall affecting all municipalities in Ceará this weekend.

Feb 28 • 11:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Intense rains persist this Saturday in Ecuador: "Warning in effect" in the Coast

Intense rains are expected to continue in Ecuador's coastal region, with a meteorological warning in effect until March 2.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet renews alerts for intense rains across Paraíba

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has renewed two alerts for heavy rainfall affecting the entire state of Paraíba in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Heavy rains flood cities in Piauí and Inmet maintains danger alert; see volumes

Heavy rains have caused flooding in several municipalities in Piauí, Brazil, prompting the National Institute of Meteorology to issue a danger alert for intense rainfall.

Feb 27 • 14:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Intense rains continue this Friday in the Coast: "Greater incidence" in these specific areas of the region

Intense rains persist in Ecuador's coastal region with warnings for certain areas until March 2.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in Minas Gerais: donations of beds, clothing and 5 tons of food are sent from RS to those affected; VIDEO

The population of Rio Grande do Sul is mobilizing to assist communities in Minas Gerais affected by intense rains and landslides.

Feb 26 • 18:41 UTC
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National & Local

OAB in Montes Claros collects donations for flood victims in Zona da Mata; see how to help

The Brazilian Bar Association in Montes Claros is organizing a campaign to collect donations for victims of intense rains in the Zona da Mata region.

Feb 26 • 14:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Average spending of drivers with vehicle damage due to rains can range from $25 to over $400

Intense rains and floods in Guayaquil are financially burdening drivers with costly vehicle repairs.

Feb 26 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Global warming makes rains more intense and concentrated in Brazil, experts point out

Experts suggest that global warming is contributing to increasingly intense and concentrated rainfall events in Brazil, as evidenced by recent severe weather incidents.

Feb 26 • 11:00 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

Sergipe forecast of rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms until Sunday

Sergipe, Brazil, is under a warning for intense rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms until Sunday, according to the state's environmental agency.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The death toll rises to 36 as the desperate search for missing persons continues after the storm in Brazil

Intense rains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, have resulted in 36 deaths and left 33 people missing due to severe flooding and landslides.

Feb 25 • 14:42 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

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

MT issues orange alert for storms until the end of February; understand how to protect yourself

The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued an orange alert for intense rains in the state of Mato Grosso until the end of February due to the possibility of severe storms.

Feb 24 • 22:11 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

Campinas Region on Alert for Risk of Intense Rains Until Friday; See the Forecast

The Campinas region in Brazil is under alert for intense rains, with forecasts indicating storm totals of 50 to 100 millimeters and high winds until Friday.

Feb 24 • 18:47 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 400 cities in Bahia are under an orange alert for intense rains

All 417 cities in Bahia, Brazil, are under an orange alert for heavy rains, with specific areas facing a red alert for extreme danger.

Feb 24 • 14:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The storm arrived in the City and Greater Buenos Aires with thunder, lightning, and intense rains

A strong storm hit the City and Greater Buenos Aires, featuring thunder, lightning, and heavy rains.

Feb 24 • 04:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alert for intense rains in 100 cities in Paraíba; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for intense rains affecting 100 municipalities in Paraíba, Brazil, warning of potential rainfall rates of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour.

Feb 23 • 19:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 30 emergencies reported in various cantons of Guayas due to heavy rains

Intense rainfall in the province of Guayas has led to over 30 emergency incidents, including flooded streets and mudslides, particularly affecting the vulnerable areas of Durán.

Feb 23 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why was there so much rain in Ubatuba? Cold front and warm sea explain intense storm

Heavy rains caused significant damage in Ubatuba, Brazil, due to a combination of a cold front and unusually warm sea temperatures.

Feb 23 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense Lieutenant explains the reason for intense rains on the coast of SP, which faces risks; understand

Intense rains affecting the coastal region of São Paulo are caused by moisture from the ocean, as explained by a Civil Defense officer amid the local crisis response.

Feb 23 • 15:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Intense rains in Ecuador affect more than 1,500 people

Intense rains in Ecuador from February 20 to 23 have impacted nearly 1,600 people across several provinces, prompting a national emergency alert.

Feb 23 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flooding, classes suspended, and displaced people; heavy rain causes damage throughout Baixada Santista

Intense rains in São Paulo's coastal region have led to significant flooding, class suspensions, and over 100 displaced individuals in the city of Peruíbe.

Feb 23 • 14:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Intense rains cause flooding and power outages in Manta and Portoviejo

Intense rains in Manta and Portoviejo have led to flooding and power outages as streets become waterlogged and drains are obstructed by debris.

Feb 23 • 14:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tocantins has two alerts for intense rains covering the entire state; see weather forecast

Two alerts for intense rains are currently in effect across Tocantins, Brazil, with warnings about potential flooding and high winds.

Feb 23 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Durán Remains Underwater This Weekend Due to Rains: ‘Lately, the Water No Longer Drains as It Should’

Intense rains have left several areas of Durán submerged, raising concerns about the drainage system's failure.

Feb 22 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense advises on the risk of sudden water rise after alert of intense rains in MT

Brazil's Civil Defense is warning swimmers to remain vigilant about the danger of sudden water rises following an intense rain alert for Mato Grosso.

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

Intense rain alert renewed by Inmet for this Sunday in the Paraíba Valley; see weather forecast

The National Meteorology Institute (Inmet) has renewed its alert for intense rains in the Paraíba Valley this Sunday, warning of potential heavy downpours and strong winds.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alerts for intense rains for 44 cities in the interior of PE; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a warning for potential intense rains in 44 municipalities in Pernambuco until Saturday evening.

Feb 21 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Focused warming from the 'Coastal Niño' affects intense rains and storms in Ecuador, according to evaluation

The National Committee for the Regional Study of the El Niño Phenomenon (Erfen) reported a rise in sea surface temperatures in Ecuador, leading to intense rainfall and storms.

Feb 20 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

All cities in Bahia have a potential danger alert for intense rains issued by Inmet

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for intense rains in all cities of Bahia, valid until Friday night.

Feb 20 • 11:27 UTC

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