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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Towns cut off, cars swept away in extreme weather across the country

Extreme weather and heavy rain have impacted at least four states in Australia, causing flooding and disruption.

Feb 27 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain breaks asphalt and blocks a section of the Santo Antônio Road in Porto Velho

Intense rainfall in Porto Velho caused the Bate-Estaca stream to overflow, leading to the collapse of a section of the Santo Antônio Road.

Feb 27 • 01:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Authorities 'planning for the worst' for downpour to hit northern SA

Authorities in South Australia are preparing for a potential severe rain event that could result in heavy downpours and flash flooding over the weekend.

Feb 27 • 01:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula and ministers are expected to fly over cities affected by rain in MG and announce measures

President Lula will fly over the Minas Gerais region affected by heavy rains and announce a package of support measures for the disaster relief.

Feb 27 • 00:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In Juiz de Fora, firefighters and volunteers work in search of survivors and the missing

In Juiz de Fora, Brazil, rescue teams are desperately searching for two missing siblings amid ongoing rain and mudslides following a devastating landslide.

Feb 27 • 00:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the midst of the flood in Ubá (MG), woman waits for help for 3 hours holding onto a pole: 'Praying to God to survive'

A woman in Ubá waited for three hours for rescue while clinging to a pole during severe flooding, as the death toll in the region continues to rise amid ongoing torrential rain and landslides.

Feb 27 • 00:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Flamengo vs. Lanús, live: minute by minute of the match for the Sudamericana Recopa

Flamengo and Lanús are competing in the Sudamericana Recopa at the Maracanã Stadium, amidst heavy rain and a supportive crowd for Lanús.

Feb 27 • 00:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Warm weather like early spring with highs of 15 degrees during the day... Rain in the south and snow in the mountains of Gangwon

On Friday, warm spring-like weather is expected with daytime highs reaching 15 degrees Celsius, while rain is forecasted for the southern regions and snow in the mountains of Gangwon.

Feb 26 • 23:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zona da Mata mineira: number of dead due to the rains rises to 61

The death toll from flooding in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais has risen to 61, with significant destruction in Juiz de Fora.

Feb 26 • 23:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows Civil Defense meteorologist from SP sending severe rain alert to the coast; SEE

A video from the Civil Defense of São Paulo shows a meteorologist issuing a severe rain alert for the coastal region, warning of high risks for flooding and landslides.

Feb 26 • 22:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Outback town receives a year's worth of rain in two days as south-east Queensland faces a wet weekend

Birdsville, an outback town in Queensland, has experienced nearly a year's worth of rainfall in just two days, leading to new flood alerts in the region.

Feb 26 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Displaced, classes suspended and state of emergency: rain impacts residents of cities in the interior of Bahia

Heavy rains in the interior of Bahia have caused significant disruption, displacing families and leading to class suspensions due to flooded streets and damaged infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Northern Coast of SP receives 'severe alert' from Civil Defense for risk of heavy rain, flooding, and landslides

The Northern Coast of São Paulo has been issued a severe alert by Civil Defense due to expected heavy rains and risks of flooding and landslides.

Feb 26 • 21:48 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Massive rain dump on Sydney leads to flash flooding and rescue operations

Sydney experienced severe flash flooding after more than 100mm of rain fell within three hours, prompting extensive rescue operations by emergency services.

Feb 26 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Heavy rain causes flooding and overflow in Paraty

Heavy rain in Paraty, Brazil, has led to flooding and overflow, disrupting residents' daily lives.

Feb 26 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alagoas has a warning for rain showers, winds, and lightning until Sunday

The state of Alagoas is under a weather alert for rain, strong winds, and lightning due to atmospheric instability expected until Sunday.

Feb 26 • 21:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Thousands without power after heavy rain, flash floods smash Sydney

A severe weather event in Sydney has led to significant power outages and numerous flood rescues due to heavy rain and flash flooding.

Feb 26 • 19:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Parking wall collapses during rain in Sul de Minas and woman is nearly hit

A heavy rain in Itajubá, Brazil, caused a parking wall to collapse, narrowly missing a woman who was at the scene, though no injuries were reported.

Feb 26 • 19:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

On Friday, sleet and freezing rain may fall

On Friday, Estonia is expected to experience sleet and freezing rain as warm air moves in from the west.

Feb 26 • 19:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes landslides, risk of collapses, and cracks in Manaus this Thursday (26)

Intense rain in Manaus has led to multiple incidents of landslides, structural cracks, and potential collapses in the city.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elderly stranded in the rain after vehicle detention: Quito's AMT offers apologies

A traffic operation in Quito left a group of elderly individuals stranded in the rain after they were ordered out of their vehicle by traffic agents.

Feb 26 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prince William and Kate tear up schedule with unexpected move in pouring rain

Prince William and Kate change their schedule to interact with well-wishers under rainy conditions in Wales.

Feb 26 • 18:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Flood invades hospitals in Juiz de Fora

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in at least four health units in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, on the evening of Wednesday, 25th.

Feb 26 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet warns of heavy rains throughout Rio Grande do Norte

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued weather alerts for heavy rains across all cities in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

South of Minas has alert for heavy rain; cities may register more than 20 mm this Thursday

The South of Minas and Zona da Mata regions in Brazil are under alert for heavy rain, with meteorologists predicting significant rainfall over the course of the day.

Feb 26 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

82 mm of rain causes flooding, wall collapses, and closures on SP-101 in Hortolândia

Heavy rainfall in Hortolândia has led to significant flooding and infrastructure issues, impacting traffic and requiring emergency response efforts.

Feb 26 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Matias Barbosa has road closed after storm; pregnant woman rescued by boat

Heavy rain in Matias Barbosa has caused extensive damage, leading to the closure of roads and the evacuation of hundreds of residents.

Feb 26 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With more rain forecasted, Cemaden signals risk of floods and landslides in 11 cities in the Vale and region

The National Center for Monitoring and Alerts of Natural Disasters (Cemaden) has indicated that over 10 cities in the Vale do Paraíba region are at risk of disasters due to heavy rains.

Feb 26 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain alert in Juiz de Fora worries authorities who urge immediate evacuation of risk areas

Authorities in Juiz de Fora have issued an alert for heavy rains and are urging residents in risk areas to evacuate immediately to prevent potential disasters from landslides and flooding.

Feb 26 • 15:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Danger: Inmet issues two rain alerts for municipalities in the interior of PE

The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued two alerts regarding heavy rainfall for certain municipalities in Pernambuco, with varying levels of potential danger.

Feb 26 • 15:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Ice Rain Made Streets of Tallinn Very Slippery Quickly

Ice rain in Tallinn on Thursday rapidly made the streets very slippery and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.

Feb 26 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sun on one side, covered sky on the other: see what the weather is like in Paraná

The weather in Paraná is experiencing a split with sunny conditions in the west and north contrasted by cloud cover and the possibility of light rain in the east, particularly in the metropolitan region of Curitiba.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist dragged by flood was trying to return home in Juiz de Fora: 'A moment of struggle to survive'

A motorcyclist in Brazil's Juiz de Fora was caught in a severe flood while trying to return home, sharing his harrowing experience of survival.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues alert for high risk of rain in Levy Gasparian

The Civil Defense has issued a warning for high rainfall risk in Levy Gasparian, Brazil, following significant rain that caused disruptions.

Feb 26 • 14:21 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes flooding and invades homes in Baião, Pará

Residents of Baião, Brazil, faced severe flooding and damage to homes due to intense rainfall recorded on Wednesday afternoon.

Feb 26 • 14:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Freezing Rain Causes Serious Problems for Tallinn's Tram Traffic

Freezing rain has disrupted tram traffic in Tallinn, with all trams currently offline due to difficult weather conditions.

Feb 26 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Icy rain caused serious problems in Tallinn's tram traffic

Icy rain severely disrupted tram traffic in Tallinn, leading to all trams being halted and public transportation affected.

Feb 26 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Our country remains vulnerable to rainfall events

Ecuador is inadequately prepared for the current rainy season, leading to significant challenges and highlighting the lack of effective government response and prevention plans.

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

BE CAREFUL ⟩ "You can't see the yard from Muhvi!" Freezing rain falls in various parts of Estonia

Freezing rain has been reported in several regions of Estonia, creating hazardous conditions on roads and surfaces.

Feb 26 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the list of streets that should be evacuated in Juiz de Fora

Due to soil instability and forecasted rain, civil defense has ordered the total evacuation of at-risk areas in Juiz de Fora neighborhoods.

Feb 26 • 13:21 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

After the storm, man rides jet ski in flooded streets in MT

A man in Cáceres, Brazil, gained attention for riding a jet ski through flooded streets following heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding in the city.

Feb 26 • 13:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense installs new hotline in Feira de Santana; see when to activate the service

The Civil Defense of Feira de Santana has launched a new hotline, available for public emergency response, particularly during rainy periods.

Feb 26 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain, rivers overflow, and water invades homes in the coast of SP; VIDEO

Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to overflow and flood homes in Mongaguá, São Paulo, leading to evacuations and a state of emergency in several affected towns.

Feb 26 • 12:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Friday will bring rain

This Friday, Latvia will experience slightly warmer temperatures, with the possibility of rain and sleet in various regions according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre's forecasts.

Feb 26 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NSC News for Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The NSC News covers various reports including the investigation of a judge for sexual abuse, the rising death toll in Minas Gerais from heavy rain, and significant political developments.

Feb 26 • 12:29 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

Juiz de Fora transforms 15 schools into shelters for victims of the rain tragedy

In Juiz de Fora, Brazil, 15 municipal schools are being converted into shelters to accommodate families displaced by the recent flooding.

Feb 26 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Thursday, February 26, 2026

Various news highlights from Brazil include the CNJ investigating a judge for sexual abuse, increasing death tolls due to rain in MG, and implications of a CEO's resignation from the Economic Forum amid scandal.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC

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