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Body of man found in the Paraibuna River, in Juiz de Fora

The body of a man was discovered in the Paraibuna River in Juiz de Fora, raising concerns about foul play amidst recent flooding in the area.

Mar 1 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barcelos Martins Bridge is closed after structural damage in Campos

The Barcelos Martins Bridge in Campos has been closed for safety due to structural damage identified after the recent flooding of the Paraíba do Sul River.

Feb 28 • 21:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Pomba exceeds flood level and causes flooding in Santo Antônio de Pádua

The River Pomba has surpassed its flood threshold, leading to significant flooding in various neighborhoods of Santo Antônio de Pádua, Brazil, with ongoing monitoring by local authorities.

Feb 28 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm in Cataguases floods streets and leaves one missing; Pomba River level continues to rise

Cataguases experienced severe flooding due to a storm, resulting in one person missing and significant damage to infrastructure.

Feb 27 • 23:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

River Overflows in the Amazon Affecting Five Families

An overflow of the Indillama River in Ecuador has led to flooding that impacted five families in the Francisco de Orellana canton.

Feb 27 • 21:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraíba do Sul River reaches 7.75 meters in Campos after heavy rainfall

The Paraíba do Sul River has risen to 7.75 meters in Campos dos Goytacazes due to recent heavy rains, although officials believe there is no immediate risk of overflow.

Feb 27 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio overflows after heavy rain and floods houses in Bom Jesus dos Perdões, SP

Heavy rainfall in Bom Jesus dos Perdões led to the overflow of the Atibainha River, flooding streets and houses in the area.

Feb 27 • 20:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Overflow of the Pomba River floods streets in Pádua and rains cause damage in Northwest Fluminense

The overflow of the Pomba River in Pádua, Brazil, has resulted in significant flooding and property damage due to recent heavy rains in the region.

Feb 27 • 18:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Flooding in River Floodplains and Low-Lying Areas Set to Begin Soon

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre warns of potential flooding in lower-lying areas as snow and ice begin to melt in early March.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Level of the Buquira River decreases, and residents are able to return home in São José dos Campos

The water level of the Buquira River in São José dos Campos has decreased, allowing residents who were displaced by flooding to return home.

Feb 27 • 12:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wkra overflowed. Further warnings from IMGW

Flooding in the Wkra River has led to the deployment of 18 fire units in Błędowo, Poland, due to an ice jam causing significant overflow.

Feb 27 • 08:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The Quiet Forest

The article reflects on the juxtaposition of beauty and disaster in a flooded forest area near Briollay, France.

Feb 27 • 06:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Level of Paraíba do Sul River rises and causes flooding in Barra Mansa

The Paraíba do Sul River's water level has risen, leading to flooding in several neighborhoods in Barra Mansa, Brazil, though no severe incidents have been reported.

Feb 26 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Buquira overflows and floods Freitas neighborhood in São José dos Campos

Heavy rains have caused the Buquira River to overflow, flooding the Freitas neighborhood in São José dos Campos without reported casualties so far.

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

Paraíba do Sul River rises 2.4 meters above normal in Volta Redonda

The Paraíba do Sul River in Volta Redonda, Brazil, has risen 2.4 meters above normal levels due to heavy rains, prompting emergency preparedness actions by local civil defense.

Feb 26 • 15:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm in Monte Mor causes river overflow, leaves houses flooded, and drags away car

A severe storm in Monte Mor, Brazil, led to river overflow, flooding of homes, and a car being swept away, with several casualties reported but with only minor injuries.

Feb 26 • 10:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Red alert in Evros – 112 sounded in Lavara

Areas in Greece remain on high alert due to severe rainfall and rising river levels, particularly in Lavara where the emergency number 112 was activated.

Feb 25 • 07:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Inefficiency and lack of dredging

Heavy rains caused the Milagro River and San Miguel stream to overflow, inundating around 70% of Milagro city and prompting evacuations of approximately 700 families.

Feb 25 • 05:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Evros: The area is on red code - 112 sounded in Lavara for the overflowing of the river

Residents in Lavara, Soufli, have been alerted via emergency number 112 due to the overflowing of the Evros River, with the situation remaining challenging in the area.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister Nataly Morillo: 'We are witnessing the overflowing of rivers due to the lack of prevention and dredging that was needed'

Ecuador's government asserts that the current winter emergency could have been mitigated if local governments had fulfilled their legal duties regarding river dredging and cleaning.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘There are houses where washers, stoves, and refrigerators have been lost’: evacuations continue in Milagro using fireboats and improvised boats

Evacuations in Milagro, Ecuador, continue as severe flooding has submerged homes and isolated entire neighborhoods due to river and estuary overflow.

Feb 24 • 21:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Juruá overflows for the 3rd time in less than 2 months in the interior of Acre

The Juruá River overflowed for the third time in less than two months, affecting several neighborhoods and rural communities in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre.

Feb 24 • 18:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Red Code again for Evros – Alarm for new flood phenomena

The Evros Regional Unit has been placed on 'Red Code' alert as a high risk of flooding is predicted due to rising water levels and river overflow.

Feb 24 • 15:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evros: 'Red Code' due to river overflow – Flooded areas from satellite

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a 'Red Code' alert in the Evros region due to rising river levels and high flood risk from February 24 to February 27, 2026.

Feb 24 • 13:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Water Level of the Isar: Munich Water Authority Warns of Flooding

The Munich Water Authority has issued a flood warning for the city and district of Munich due to rising river levels after persistent rain.

Feb 24 • 10:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"When you prepare yourself - nature appreciates it": The men of Kartenos have taken action against the flood

Local men from Kartenos are actively working to remove fallen trees along the Alanta River to prevent potential flooding.

Feb 23 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Floods in Machala and river overflows paralyze part of El Oro on February 23

Severe rainfall caused significant flooding in Machala and river overflows in El Oro province, disrupting daily life and leading to school closures.

Feb 23 • 14:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Weather in Bavaria: Week starts gray and wet - first rivers overflow

Bavaria is starting the week with gray and wet weather, leading to river overflows due to rainfall and snowmelt.

Feb 23 • 07:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Rain and thaw raise river levels. The first flood alert is in effect in seven places

Heavy rain and melting snow have raised river levels in seven locations across the Czech Republic, prompting the first level of flood alerts as of this morning.

Feb 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Nauiyu/Daly River flood evacuees assess damage after returning home

Residents of Nauiyu return home following evacuation due to severe flooding, facing significant damage and a lengthy clean-up process.

Feb 22 • 21:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

River levels are rising, Mandava at flood level. Meteorologists have expanded the warning

River levels are increasing, with the Mandava River reaching flood levels, prompting meteorologists to extend their warnings.

Feb 22 • 21:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

In part of Bohemia, there is a risk of river swelling, meteorologists have expanded the warning

Meteorologists in Czechia have expanded earlier warnings of rising river levels, primarily affecting eastern regions as of Sunday evening.

Feb 22 • 11:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Todd River expected to flow in Alice Springs amid severe weather warning

Alice Springs is preparing for possible flooding due to heavy rain and severe weather warnings issued for the region.

Feb 22 • 08:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

On Sunday, an ice glaze is still threatening in the Czech Republic. Then it will warm up and river levels will rise

On Sunday, parts of the Czech Republic are at risk of ice glaze, particularly in the Olomouc region, as temperatures fluctuate and rain follows a warm spell, potentially causing rising river levels.

Feb 21 • 11:17 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos

France is experiencing significant flooding along the Loire River, exacerbated by an approaching storm named Pedro, with officials warning of continued high water levels and public concern growing.

Feb 20 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains flood several streets and avenues in Juiz de Fora; region under alert for intense rains

A severe storm caused flooding in multiple streets and avenues of Juiz de Fora, Brazil, with significant rainfall recorded in various neighborhoods.

Feb 20 • 01:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Storm Pedro: in Bordeaux, the impressive images of the Garonne overflowing

Storm Pedro caused the Garonne River to overflow its banks in Bordeaux early Thursday morning, leading to significant flooding along the quays.

Feb 19 • 11:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish Waters on the Risk of Spring Floods: The Distribution of Snow Cover Matters

Mateusz Balcerowicz, president of Polish Waters, reports that current conditions on major Polish rivers do not indicate a high risk of flooding during the thaw expected next week.

Feb 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Storm Pedro: In Nantes, the Loire River exceeds 8 meters in water height, a record for the 21st century

Storm Pedro has caused the Loire River in Nantes to reach a record height of over 8 meters, prompting road closures due to flooding.

Feb 19 • 10:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Storm Pedro: The Garonne river raises fears of flooding in Bordeaux, four departments on red flood alert

Severe flooding is feared in Bordeaux as the Garonne river rises, affecting four departments in western France with storm Pedro approaching.

Feb 19 • 05:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: river rises, causes flooding and road closures in municipality of MT

The municipality of Peixoto de Azevedo in Brazil is facing severe flooding and road closures due to heavy rainfall that raised river levels significantly.

Feb 18 • 20:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Flooded basements, closed riverbanks, limited movements... The city of Angers under water after the flooding of the Maine

The city of Angers is experiencing severe flooding as the Maine River rises, prompting officials to advise residents to limit travel.

Feb 18 • 18:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘In my neighborhood it looks like a river, everything is flooded’: intense rain complicates citizens' routine in the south of Guayaquil

Intense rainfall in southern Guayaquil led to significant flooding, disrupting daily life and transportation for residents.

Feb 18 • 16:05 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Man missing in Loire River as record rains lash France

A man is missing after his canoe capsized on the Loire River amid record rainfall and severe flooding in western France.

Feb 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Train: Disruption of traffic on the section between Lagynes - Ormenio due to flood phenomena

Train services between Lagynes and Ormenio in Greece have been suspended due to severe flooding in the Evros River region.

Feb 18 • 13:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods in Bordeaux: The city activates its emergency plan, a first since 1999

Bordeaux has activated its emergency flood response plan for the first time since 1999 in anticipation of severe flooding from the Garonne River due to storm Pedro.

Feb 18 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Red alert in Evros – River levels are rising

The Evros Regional Unit in Greece has been placed on 'Red Code' alert due to the high risk of flooding as river levels rise.

Feb 18 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Rivers overflow in Epirus: Thousands of acres of arable land submerged in muddy waters

Severe flooding in Epirus has led to thousands of acres of arable land being submerged following heavy rainfall.

Feb 18 • 07:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Flood victims threatened with edged weapon outside evacuation centre

Evacuees from the Daly River flood have faced intimidation from an armed individual outside their evacuation center in Darwin.

Feb 17 • 21:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Outback Queensland communities brace for major flooding

Residents in Winton, Queensland, are preparing for significant flooding as heavy rainfall continues across the region, prompting a major flood warning for the Western River.

Feb 17 • 19:57 UTC

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