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🇮🇳 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
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Roads like a tank battlefield. We will advise when a driver is entitled to compensation and how to resolve it

The article discusses drivers' rights to compensation for damage caused by poor road conditions in Czechia.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Speed cameras: here are where and when they will be operational on roads and highways

Speed cameras will be actively monitoring roads and highways in Lombardy this week to enforce speed limits.

Mar 17 • 09:08 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Impassability and closures due to snowstorm and avalanche danger

Iceland faces significant challenges with impassable roads and closures due to a snowstorm and the threat of avalanches.

Mar 17 • 07:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Himachal: Avalanche alert, roads leading to Atal Tunnel closed

Due to heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, access to the Atal Tunnel has been temporarily halted, stranding thousands of tourists.

Mar 17 • 06:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Lifting of Traffic Ban Due to 13-Meter Pipe in Osaka's Umeda Area

The city of Osaka is set to lift traffic restrictions on the roads around Umeda due to a steel pipe that had protruded 13 meters above ground.

Mar 17 • 05:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders the blocking of assets of former secretary and government officials of SP in action regarding rural road program

The São Paulo Court has ordered the blocking of assets belonging to a former government secretary and other officials under investigation for irregularities in contracts related to the state’s rural road recovery program.

Mar 16 • 23:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Greater warmth will leave": a well-known meteorologist warned what weather changes will bring

A Lithuanian meteorologist explains upcoming changes in the weather, including potential fog and slippery roads, as the country transitions into spring.

Mar 16 • 19:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kaliňák also starts on the bypass around Zvolen. We can obtain EU funds more easily for military roads, he says

Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák announces plans for an 11-kilometer bypass around Zvolen as part of a military logistics initiative.

Mar 16 • 17:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The lowest areas in Jēkabpils municipality are flooded; the situation in the city is calm

Several summer houses and access roads have been flooded in Jēkabpils municipality due to ice jams, but the city itself remains calm.

Mar 16 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Mayor: 34 households and seven roads flooded in Šilutė district

A flood in the Šilutė district has affected 34 properties and caused seven roads to become impassable, as local authorities monitor the rising water levels.

Mar 16 • 14:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Fog will form in western and northern Estonia tonight, roads will become slippery

The Estonian Transport Agency warns drivers about potential fog and slippery roads in western and northern Estonia tonight.

Mar 16 • 14:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Now the self-driving bus must handle both slippery roads and reindeer

Sweden is advancing self-driving bus technology, now testing these vehicles in winter conditions amid challenges like slippery roads and wildlife encounters.

Mar 16 • 13:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Flood Rapidly Rising in Šilutė District - Emergency Situation: Flooded Homesteads and Roads

The Šilutė District has declared an emergency due to significant flooding affecting around 43 homesteads and 4,000 hectares of fields.

Mar 16 • 12:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Blocked Streets – Not After Muslim Prayers, But After an Attack on Football Fans

A Facebook user from Lithuania claimed that chaos in the streets due to Muslim prayers has been ongoing in the UK, depicting scenes of drivers congesting roads during these gatherings.

Mar 16 • 11:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the condition of roads in Lithuania - poor forecasts: "The situation will not be better in the near future"

Experts predict that the condition of roads in Lithuania will deteriorate further by 2030 due to insufficient past decisions and funding efforts.

Mar 16 • 07:40 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Roads may close again tonight due to storm and blizzard weather

Icelandic roads are at risk of closure due to severe storm conditions tonight.

Mar 16 • 07:03 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
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Conakry, the major cleanup of informal markets

Authorities in Conakry have initiated a large-scale eviction operation to clear roads and sidewalks occupied by informal markets, raising concerns about the future of the vendors displaced by the action.

Mar 15 • 23:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The situation changed abruptly on Sunday evening in the seaside area: the village of Žalgiriai is already being flooded

The village of Žalgiriai is facing severe flooding, with roads becoming impassable and livestock in distress.

Mar 15 • 20:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israeli Expert: Iranian Cluster Bombs Threaten Roads and Buildings and Cause Field Panic

An Israeli expert warns that daily Iranian rocket barrages, especially those with cluster munitions, are causing chaos and destruction within Israel.

Mar 15 • 20:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Binary system changes traffic on two main roads in Vila Velha; see how it looks

A new traffic management system has been implemented in Vila Velha, Brazil, allowing two main roads to operate in one direction only.

Mar 15 • 19:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Heiðin Closed from Blönduós: Requesting 'EVERYONE' to Stay Home

Authorities in Northern Iceland are urging residents to stay home due to extreme weather conditions that have led to the closure of key roads.

Mar 15 • 19:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sudden Snowfall Traps 1000 Vehicles in Atal Tunnel, Rescue Operation by Manali Police Underway

A sudden snowstorm in the Atal Tunnel area has trapped approximately 1000 vehicles, prompting a rescue operation by the Manali police and Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Mar 15 • 16:43 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine plans anti-drone protection for 600 kilometers of front-line roads

Ukraine is set to install anti-drone protective netting along 600 kilometers of front-line roads crucial for military logistics and medical evacuations, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba.

Mar 15 • 16:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Nordic countries list the most important roads in war - Sweden is the hub

The Nordic nations are developing a joint strategy to prioritize essential transportation routes during crises and wars, with Sweden playing a central role in logistics.

Mar 15 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cotacachi regulates micromobility vehicles with QR codes and fines

Cotacachi has implemented a regulation requiring the registration of micromobility vehicles, such as scooters and electric bikes, to improve safety and order on public roads.

Mar 15 • 15:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Avalanche blocked the road while traffic was open

An avalanche has blocked roads in northern Iceland, prompting warnings and evacuations due to avalanche risks in the region.

Mar 15 • 09:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

12 Drunk Drivers Caught on Latvia's Roads on Saturday

In the past 24 hours, 12 drivers were caught operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Latvia according to the State Police.

Mar 15 • 08:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Storm, impassable conditions, and difficult driving conditions

Iceland is currently experiencing severe storms leading to impassable roads and challenging driving conditions.

Mar 15 • 08:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘No Insurance’ Alarm on the Roads! Shocking Revelation in Government Report

A recent government report reveals that approximately 44% of vehicles on Indian roads are operating without insurance, posing significant risks for road safety and accident compensation.

Mar 15 • 04:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Yellow Warnings in the Northwest: Evacuate Commercial Buildings and Close Roads

Yellow weather warnings have been issued in Northwest Iceland, prompting the evacuation of commercial buildings in Ísafjörður and road closures due to avalanche risk.

Mar 14 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridges and roads destroyed: government acknowledges emergency situation in municipality of MT after heavy rains

The Brazilian government has recognized a state of emergency in Peixoto de Azevedo, Mato Grosso, due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains, impacting infrastructure and prompting federal aid requests.

Mar 14 • 19:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Family Reunion Came to the Rented Cottage for a Holiday - A Disgusting Surprise Awaits in the Bed

A family faced numerous issues during their holiday at a rented cottage, including poor cleaning standards and unplowed access roads.

Mar 14 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sani targets completion of over 140 roads across Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government aims to complete over 140 road projects to enhance infrastructure and economic activities across the state.

Mar 14 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Street race blocks avenues in downtown Campo Grande this Sunday; see the sections

Some roads in downtown Campo Grande will be blocked on Sunday morning for a street race, affecting traffic from 5 AM to 10 AM.

Mar 14 • 13:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fire in Sogong-dong Building in Seoul… Some Roads Under Control

A fire broke out in a building in Sogong-dong, Seoul, leading to fire control efforts and road closures in the area.

Mar 14 • 11:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Nine drunk drivers caught on Latvian roads on Friday

In Latvia, nine drivers were apprehended for driving under the influence of alcohol within a 24-hour period.

Mar 14 • 10:17 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Travelers Get to Know the State of the Roads

A report on the current conditions of roads in Iceland for travelers.

Mar 14 • 07:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'We have demanded 111 million that will be destined to expand roads,' clarifies Marcela Aguiñaga about road concessions in Guayas

Marcela Aguiñaga, the prefect of Guayas, clarified that her administration demanded a $111 million investment for the expansion of provincial road contracts amid criticism of long-term concessions.

Mar 14 • 01:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Flavio Alfaro: flooding and blocked roads after heavy rains and the rise of the Pescadillo River

Heavy rains caused the Pescadillo River to overflow in Flavio Alfaro, Ecuador, resulting in severe flooding that impacted around 200 families.

Mar 14 • 00:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Shocking situation on Latvian roads – aggressive driver creates dangers one after another

A video reveals an aggressive driver on a busy Latvian road, endangering others by hazardous overtaking maneuvers.

Mar 13 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Due to the cold winter, the gravel roads are bumpier this year

Gravel roads in Estonia are expected to be bumpier this year due to the effects of a cold winter.

Mar 13 • 19:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Due to thaw in Ludza Municipality, roads become impassable

A rapid spring thaw has made gravel roads in Ludza Municipality impassable, prompting complaints from residents about the government's response to the situation.

Mar 13 • 19:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Sudden snow blast causing collisions on Ontario roads, police forces say

A winter snowstorm in southern Ontario has led to multiple vehicle collisions and travel warnings from police and weather agencies.

Mar 13 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report of March 13 details thirteen blocked roads in Ecuador due to winter

Intense rains continue to disrupt Ecuador's road network, with thirteen roads completely blocked and over forty partially open as reported by ECU911.

Mar 13 • 16:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The mud paralyzes traffic on gravel roads in Latgale

Traffic in Latgale is severely disrupted due to road conditions resulting from logging activities, leaving residents struggling to access essential services.

Mar 13 • 16:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Floods in Western Lithuania Already Pose Danger: Warning Due to Danger on the Road

Flooding in western Lithuania threatens roads and low-lying areas as ice conditions worsen.

Mar 13 • 16:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Bridges on 2nd and 3rd class roads continue to deteriorate, warns the NKÚ. Regions lack sufficient funding for maintenance

A warning from Slovakia's Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ) highlights that 40% of regional bridges are in poor condition due to inadequate maintenance funding.

Mar 13 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Extension of concession contracts 'attacks the delegation agreement of roads and the transparency of public management,' says MIT lawyer about decision of the Prefecture

The Guayas Prefecture's decision to extend road concession contracts for an additional 30 years has raised concerns about transparency and adherence to delegation agreements, according to a lawyer from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation.

Mar 13 • 15:00 UTC

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