Rains

Heavy rains triggered landslides, flooding and six deaths in at least 18 municipalities in Pernambuco. Over 9,500 people are displaced or homeless, with 30 shelters open. Governor Raquel Lyra declared a state of emergency on Saturday.

1. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Paraíba's governor, Lucas Ribeiro, declared a state of public calamity following heavy rains that caused flooding and damage across several cities. Rainfall in the last 24 hours broke 30-year records in at least three municipalities. The announcement came on Friday, May 1.

Following cold front 39's impacts earlier in March, the fourth winter storm and cold front number 40 will bring heavy rains, strong winds, and low temperatures to northwest and northern Mexico on Monday, March 9, according to the National Meteorological Service. Showers are expected in the center and south of the country, with possible snow in mountainous areas. In contrast, a heat wave persists in the south with temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius.

9. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A woman went missing on Monday (9/2) in Vitória da Conquista, southwest Bahia, after being swept away by a flash flood on Avenida Caracas. A video recorded by a resident captures the moment a couple tries to save themselves as their car is carried off by the strong water. Firefighters are conducting searches for the victim.

Neiva's Risk Management Office attended multiple emergencies caused by heavy rains in recent hours, including tree falls in various city sectors. One incident involved a tree in contact with medium-voltage cables, preventing immediate intervention due to electrical risk. Authorities reiterated the call for caution during the rainy season.

24. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Playas reservoir has reached 110.5% of its capacity, starting spills of 2.0 GWh and becoming the third in this condition. The Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domiciliarios reports three reservoirs in simultaneous overcapacity: Playas, Ituango, and Urrá I. Topocoro, at 96.2% fill, may soon join due to the high flow of the Sogamoso River.