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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary warns residents of consequences if water use enters ‘risky red zone’

Calgary officials are urging residents to conserve water in light of an upcoming shutdown that will reduce supply from the main water source for the city.

Mar 2 • 23:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Porteirinha (MG) evacuates residents from homes after risk of water catchment dam rupture

The city of Porteirinha in northern Minas Gerais declared a state of emergency due to the risk of rupture of a water catchment dam, leading to the evacuation of over 100 residents.

Mar 2 • 20:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somali Disaster Chief Ramps Up Drought Relief in Galmudug With Emergency Water Aid

Somalia's national disaster agency increases emergency relief efforts in the Galmudug region as the drought crisis worsens.

Mar 2 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck driver dragged by water on BR-423 stayed on top of the cabin for two hours until rescue arrived

A truck driver stranded on his vehicle for two hours on the BR-423 after being swept up by floodwaters recounts the incident and his rescue.

Feb 28 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After electrical cable thefts, water supply is normalized in neighborhoods of Santarém

Emergency services have restored water supply in Santarém, Brazil, following cable thefts that affected over 13 neighborhoods.

Feb 27 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Child fell into the water in an underpass

A child fell into a flooded underpass in Kaarina, Finland, but was rescued by a relative and was later hospitalized; authorities are investigating potential legal violations regarding public safety.

Feb 27 • 09:46 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The nurses: "We tried to thaw the heart with cold and warm water"

Nurses at Monaldi Hospital in Naples recount their desperate attempts to thaw a frozen heart for a two-and-a-half-year-old boy's transplant.

Feb 26 • 10:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Terrifying moment caught on camera as road collapse suddenly swallows vehicles in busy intersection

A dramatic road collapse in Omaha, Nebraska, captured on security cameras, swallowed two vehicles at a busy intersection but resulted in no injuries as the occupants escaped in time.

Feb 26 • 00:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Celec rules out damage at the Toachi mini hydro plant after emergency due to sediment removal

Celec confirmed that an unexpected water intrusion at the Toachi mini hydro plant did not cause equipment damage or affect personnel after a sediment removal operation.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maintenance of Sabesp May Leave Arujá and Itaquaquecetuba Without Water

Emergency maintenance by Sabesp may disrupt water supply in Arujá and Itaquaquecetuba on the 25th and 26th of October.

Feb 25 • 19:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Emergency Rescue Operation Following Report of Dog Drowning in Ice Hole

A dog was successfully rescued after falling into an ice hole in Meironiškiai village, prompting officials to remind residents about water safety.

Feb 25 • 10:49 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Fire in a larger transformer station in Funen

A fire at a significant transformer station in Skårup, South Funen, has left 2,800 households without electricity, and some without water as emergency services respond to the incident.

Feb 25 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Forata and the 'insufficient' maintenance of Spain's dams: 'If no solutions are taken, it could be catastrophic'

The Forata dam in Spain is facing critical safety issues, including inadequate maintenance and lack of emergency protocols, raising concerns about potential disasters if not addressed.

Feb 24 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Work on aqueduct completed and water supply begins to resume in affected neighborhoods in Salvador

The emergency work on an aqueduct in Salvador has been completed, and water supply is gradually being restored to 13 affected neighborhoods.

Feb 24 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'The water reaches us up to our shoulders': heavy rains affect 70% of the canton Milagro and leave 20,000 people affected

Severe rains have led to flooding in Milagro, Ecuador, affecting over 20,000 residents and disrupting daily life and emergency services.

Feb 24 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO shows Matias Barbosa underwater; city hall declares state of calamity

Drone footage reveals Matias Barbosa submerged in water following heavy rain in the region, prompting the mayor to declare a state of emergency.

Feb 24 • 16:03 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water supply suspended in some neighborhoods of Salvador for repair of water main; see list

Water supply has been interrupted in 13 neighborhoods of Salvador for emergency repairs on a water main, with service expected to resume gradually.

Feb 24 • 12:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It would seem strange to send all ambulances with water bottles

The article discusses the suggestion of using smaller helicopters for more efficient fire-fighting efforts in response to wildfires in Iceland.

Feb 24 • 09:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Collision between truck carrying mineral water gallons and pickup truck leaves two injured in Montes Claros

A collision between a truck and a pickup truck in Montes Claros left two people injured on Monday.

Feb 23 • 22:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Survival List! These Foods Are the Foundation of Every Crisis Stockpile

The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining a crisis stockpile of food and water for unexpected situations.

Feb 23 • 15:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Rain and Thaw Raised Water Levels of Some Rivers in the Czech Republic to Flood Alert

Recent rain and warming temperatures have raised water levels in some rivers in the Czech Republic to flood alert levels.

Feb 23 • 05:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: three departments remain on red alert this Monday

Three departments in western France are currently on red alert for flooding as water levels remain high and the decline is expected to be slow.

Feb 22 • 17:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Meteorologists have expanded the flood warning

Meteorologists in Czechia have issued an expanded flood warning due to rising water levels.

Feb 22 • 10:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now there’s a harsh warning – This neglect can cost thousands

A significant number of Finns do not know the location of their apartment's water shut-off valve, which can lead to costly water damage.

Feb 22 • 07:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Large rescue operation in Aka

A significant rescue operation is underway in Aka to save a person from the water after a report was received regarding a situation at a highway bridge over the Tarpianjoki river.

Feb 21 • 13:56 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Rescue operation off Vadsø: Boat with three people about to sink

Three individuals were rescued after their boat started taking on water near Vadsø, Norway, with rescue teams responding to the situation.

Feb 21 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

While one street is flooding, another is in 'drought' due to frozen pipes

A water supply emergency in Kėdainiai, Lithuania, has left residents without water as one street floods from a burst pipe while another suffers from frozen pipes.

Feb 20 • 08:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Water emergency disrupts traffic on Ristiku Street in Tallinn

A water emergency on Ristiku Street in Tallinn has led to the closure of traffic between Timuti and Härjapea streets from 9:30 AM on Friday.

Feb 20 • 07:35 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"He was screaming a lot": grandson of Lupita D’Alessio was attacked by a shark in Tulum; this is how the minor is doing

The grandson of Mexican singer Lupita D'Alessio was attacked by a shark while playing near the shore in Tulum, leading to immediate concern and emergency response from family members.

Feb 19 • 18:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Some do not wish to leave their homes, but the water continues to rise": In Saintes, police officers assist the victims

In Saintes, France, police are providing assistance to residents affected by significant flooding while encouraging those who refuse to leave their homes to evacuate as water levels rise.

Feb 19 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Neighborhoods of Santarém face water shortages after leak and emergency maintenance

Residents of several neighborhoods in Santarém, Brazil, are experiencing water shortages and low pressure due to a leak in the distribution network that is being repaired.

Feb 19 • 12:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The heating water pipe broke in Varmahlíðarskóli

A water leak from a broken heating pipe at Varmahlíðarskóli prompted swift action from staff and an early winter break for students.

Feb 19 • 11:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: 15-Minute Storm Causes Flooding and Water Infiltrates Homes in Bom Despacho

A severe 15-minute storm in Bom Despacho, Brazil, caused significant flooding in homes, prompting intervention by fire services without any reported injuries.

Feb 18 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Campinas report despair upon seeing submerged vehicles after flooding: 'Water reached up to the rearview mirror'

Heavy rain in Campinas, Brazil led to severe flooding, submerging 21 vehicles and stranding families who sought refuge as emergency services responded.

Feb 18 • 17:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Winter 'jokes' cause despair: homes without water, a fountain in the middle of the street, traffic restrictions

Due to cold weather, the Vilkaviškis district in Lithuania faces significant water supply issues, prompting emergency measures to provide drinking water to residents.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Fire Alarm at Preschool in Nacka

A fire alarm at a preschool in Nacka was triggered by steam from a water leak in an electrical central, not an actual fire, leading to an evacuation.

Feb 18 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pinheiral declares state of water emergency

The city of Pinheiral in Brazil has declared a state of water emergency due to ongoing supply shortages affecting multiple neighborhoods.

Feb 17 • 19:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Emergency situation in France – hundreds evacuated

Severe flood warnings are in effect in western and southwestern France as rivers overflow and hundreds are evacuated from their homes due to rising water levels.

Feb 17 • 15:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Due to a water supply emergency - news for Vilnius residents: work will be done on a busy street

There will be traffic disruptions on Kalvarijų Street in Vilnius due to repairs after a water supply emergency, affecting several bus and trolleybus routes.

Feb 17 • 13:43 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Belgorod Sets Up Emergency Commissions as Governor Warns of No Hot Water Until April

The Belgorod region is establishing emergency commissions to address utility outages after the governor announced residents would lack hot water until April following a Ukrainian air attack.

Feb 16 • 14:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Winnipeg police arrest 2 people accused of opening valves that flooded headquarters

Two individuals have been arrested by the Winnipeg Police Service for allegedly opening emergency water supply valves that caused flooding in their downtown headquarters.

Feb 16 • 14:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Died after car ended up in the water

One person died after a car ended up in the water in Bamble, Norway.

Feb 16 • 12:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Person pulled from the water in Bamble - flown to Ullevål

A person was rescued from the water in Bamble and transported to Ullevål hospital after a vehicle was spotted in the water.

Feb 16 • 10:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Person pulled from the water in Bamble - life-saving first aid underway

A person was rescued from the water in Bamble, Norway, amid ongoing life-saving efforts following the discovery of a vehicle submerged in the water.

Feb 16 • 10:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Person recovered from the water in Bamble - confirmed deceased

A person was recovered from the water in Bamble, Norway, and has been confirmed deceased after an incident involving a vehicle.

Feb 16 • 10:27 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Divers on the way after a vehicle went into the water in Bamble

Divers and a rescue helicopter are responding to an incident where a vehicle, possibly a moped car, has entered the water in Bamble, Norway.

Feb 16 • 09:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Car in the water in Bamble

A car has reportedly gone into the water in Bamble, Norway, with authorities investigating the situation and emergency services deployed.

Feb 16 • 09:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Person rescued from the water in Bamble

A person was airlifted to Oslo after receiving life-saving first aid onshore in Bamble, following their retrieval from a submerged vehicle.

Feb 16 • 09:36 UTC

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