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🇦🇺 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

Cuiabá registers the highest rainfall volume in recent years; capital and MT remain under orange alert

Cuiabá has experienced its highest rainfall in recent years, causing the city and the state of Mato Grosso to remain under an orange alert for severe weather.

Feb 26 • 21:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Continued severe weather after deadly downpours

Severe weather continues in southeastern Brazil's Giras Minais state, with heavy rainfall leading to at least 55 confirmed fatalities and extensive damage.

Feb 26 • 20:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rains will persist mainly in the Coastal region until March 2

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inamhi) issued Meteorological Warning No. 14 due to the persistence of rains from February 26 to March 2, especially affecting the Coastal region of Ecuador.

Feb 26 • 19:39 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

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

Storm in Capivari: 35 houses affected and families accommodated in sports gym; city remains on alert

Intense rainfall in Capivari, Brazil, has impacted 35 homes, leading to families seeking refuge in a sports gym due to flooding alerts.

Feb 26 • 16:47 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

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
🇧🇷 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

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
🇪🇨 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
🇧🇷 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

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

A series of incidents in Brazil including sexual abuse allegations against a judge, an arrest in a counterfeit cigarette operation, and increased fatalities due to heavy rainfall in Minas Gerais were reported.

Feb 26 • 12:45 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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

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

Heavy rain causes flooding and leaves family homeless in Canindé de São Francisco

Heavy rainfall in Canindé de São Francisco has led to significant flooding and left at least one family homeless.

Feb 26 • 10:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Death Valley, where deadly heat once prevailed, is now covered in a blanket of flowers!

California's Death Valley, notorious for its extreme heat, has transformed into a blooming desert thanks to unprecedented rainfall, showcasing a rare natural phenomenon known as super bloom.

Feb 26 • 09:41 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: Cloudy and light rains – Temperature drops

Today, parts of Greece will experience generally clear weather with occasional light rainfall expected in other areas, while temperatures are set to drop.

Feb 26 • 05:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Valencia's DANA to the endless storm: rain becomes wilder in Spain

Spain is experiencing unprecedented rainfall episodes that have shattered historical precipitation records across the country.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Death Valley erupts in wildflowers in sign of developing superbloom

Record rainfall has led to a vibrant display of wildflowers in Death Valley, California, indicating a potential superbloom.

Feb 25 • 21:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Towns face months of isolation as tropical low enters its final days

Record rainfall in Queensland, Australia, from a lingering tropical low is causing severe flooding and potential isolation of towns for months.

Feb 25 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

School used as a shelter is evacuated due to high risk of landslides in MG

A public school in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has been evacuated as a precaution against potential landslides for people displaced by heavy rainfall.

Feb 25 • 19:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Potential for major drought relief as tropical low heads south

A tropical low is expected to bring significant rainfall to drought-stricken regions in South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales within the coming week, potentially resulting in heavy flooding.

Feb 25 • 19:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Video: this was the moment when extreme rain caused 23 deaths and dozens missing in Brazil

Extreme rainfall in Minas Gerais, Brazil, resulted in 23 fatalities and many missing persons, leading the federal government to declare a state of calamity for 180 days.

Feb 25 • 18:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Weather: New rains could accumulate about 100 millimeters in specific areas of the agricultural region

Argentina is expecting irregular rainfall of up to 100 millimeters in certain agricultural regions between February 26 and March 4, affecting crop conditions.

Feb 25 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senador Firmino also suffers from heavy rain; video shows woman rescued from boat

Serious flooding in Senador Firmino, Brazil, led to the evacuation of approximately 60 families as rescue operations were mounted amid significant rainfall.

Feb 25 • 18:22 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
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

High Death Toll After Landslide in Brazil

At least 40 people have died and at least 20 are missing following severe rainfall and landslides in southeastern Brazil.

Feb 25 • 17:30 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

Resident uses jet ski in street after rain causes flooding in Araguaína; video

A resident in Araguaína was seen using a jet ski on flooded streets after heavy rain caused significant flooding in the city.

Feb 25 • 17:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain of 113 millimeters recorded in Cajazeiras, in the Sertão of Paraíba, in the last 24 hours

Cajazeiras, Brazil, experienced significant rainfall of 113 millimeters within the last 24 hours, impacting the region's water levels.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Neighbors mourn the death of friends and relatives in a rain disaster in Juiz de Fora: 'We will never forget'

The tragic disaster in Juiz de Fora has left behind 39 dead, 30 missing, and thousands displaced due to heavy rainfall that caused significant devastation in the area.

Feb 25 • 16:09 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Flooding in Bali after extreme rain

Bali is experiencing significant flooding and landslides following several days of heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations of tourists and residents.

Feb 25 • 15:26 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Weather Forecast: Let's Address Your Problem with Rhymes

The article discusses the ongoing warm weather and the impending rainfall, while also addressing readers' comments on the use of rhymes in the weather column.

Feb 25 • 15:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Abrupt Drop: An Important Agricultural Region Experienced One of the Worst Droughts in 40 Years

An important agricultural region in Argentina, particularly in Necochea, faced one of its most severe droughts in four decades, receiving significantly less rainfall than average during the summer months.

Feb 25 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alerts for heavy rainfall for more than 170 cities in Paraíba; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued two rainfall alerts for 172 cities in Paraíba, Brazil, due to expected heavy rain.

Feb 25 • 13:56 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: BDP of Wednesday, February 25, 2026

A summary of the main news topics including a vote on the trial of those accused in the Marielle Franco murder case, recent rainfall fatalities in Minas Gerais, and various criminal issues in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 12:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tragedy in the Zona da Mata: learn how to donate supplies for the victims and blood to the hospitals in the region

Severe rainfall in the Zona da Mata region of Brazil has resulted in fatalities, missing persons, and numerous families being displaced, prompting calls for immediate donations of food, clothing, and blood.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Weather in Bavaria: The flood risk decreases

Experts predict a significant alleviation of the flood situation in Bavaria following the end of heavy rainfall.

Feb 25 • 11:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The rain from the Amazon is worth 20 billion dollars a year. Deforestation reduces it

The article discusses the economic value of rain from the Amazon rainforest, estimated at $20 billion annually, and the impact of deforestation on this value.

Feb 25 • 11:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense maintains alert for flooding and heavy rain in Jundiaí; all rivers in the city are at the volume limit

Jundiaí, Brazil is under a civil defense alert due to heavy rainfall, with local rivers reaching their capacity, causing flooding in several areas, but no casualties reported.

Feb 25 • 11:13 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
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Ionian Road: Closed 25 Days After Landslide, Efforts to Open Before Easter

The Ionian Road remains closed for 25 days due to a significant landslide caused by heavy rainfall in Epirus, with ongoing efforts to stabilize the area before Easter.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Evros: 'We woke everyone up' - Anxiety due to flooding, areas submerged

Residents in Evros, Greece are on high alert due to strong rainfall and impending flooding from Bulgaria.

Feb 25 • 08:28 UTC

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