Civil Defense

Brazilian municipalities expand water, sanitation and flood/

32 clusters · 167 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazilian cities mobilize emergency response for severe weather

Water utilities continue an intensive upgrade programme through July 2026, with Águas do Rio finishing 36 Guandu interventions, Araras replacing 30 km of iron mains, and Porto Alegre installing temporary dikes and submer

Brazil Weather Crisis: Floods, Storms & Severe Drought

193 clusters · 792 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Extratropical cyclone alert issued for Southern Brazil

By mid-September 2026, Brazil’s extreme weather patterns have escalated into a multi-regional crisis involving fatalities, flooding, and severe droughts. In the South, a landslide in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, killed three fa

Weather emergencies in Santa Catarina, Brazil

4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Santa Catarina storms cause widespread damage and emergency declarations

By mid-September, the scale of the disaster expanded to 37 municipalities, with seven additional cities declaring states of emergency. Severe weather caused flooding, landslides, and avalanches, damaging homes, vehicles,

Marconi Perillo gubernatorial campaign in Goiás

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Marconi Perillo presents Goiás gubernatorial proposals in Rio Verde debate

Marconi Perillo, the PSDB candidate for Governor of Goiás, has expanded his campaign platform through various policy proposals and public debates. In healthcare, Perillo aims to eliminate surgical and medical exam waiti

Lebanon-Israel conflict: Diplomatic friction and escalation

670 clusters · 2295 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Israel intensifies military operations and demolitions in southern Lebanon

Diplomatic efforts to implement the June framework agreement remain fraught as military hostilities and territorial incursions persist. While Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has sought international support, he has formal

Flooding and river maintenance in southern Brazil

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Santa Catarina faces severe storms and flooding from extratropical cyclone

In late August 2026, authorities in southern Brazil initiated preventative measures to mitigate flooding risks. In Santa Catarina, the CT SATC technological center identified 590 points of obstruction in the Urussanga Ri

Forest fires in Peru

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Punacancha forest fire destroys 12 hectares in Cusco

Forest fires have impacted various regions in Peru, affecting both cultural heritage sites and natural landscapes. In August, a fire threatened the Huánuco Pampa archaeological center, a National Cultural Heritage site

Argentina & Bolivia: Severe storms, snow and climate crisis

45 clusters · 362 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Potosí climate disasters trigger humanitarian aid and tourist rescue

The severe weather pattern in Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia has continued through late August, escalating into a climate emergency in Bolivia. Intense snowfall and extreme temperatures have impacted departments includi

Ceagesp warehouse fire in São Paulo

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ceagesp fire destroys 320 merchant boxes in São Paulo

On the night of September 4, a large-scale fire broke out at the Ceagesp warehouse in the Vila Leopoldina district of São Paulo. The blaze affected the MFE-A pavilion, an area used for the commercialization of perishable

La Pampa rural fire prevention initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: La Pampa invests $800 million in rural fire prevention

The government of La Pampa has initiated a project to prevent rural fires by launching a tender for the tracking and maintenance of firebreaks. The investment, totaling approximately $799.3 million, aims to cover 3,274 h

Weather instability in Cyprus and Greece

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Cyprus weather emergency causes one death and widespread destruction

Unsettled weather conditions characterized by seasonal low pressure and unstable air masses have affected Cyprus and Greece. Initial reports indicated increased cloud cover, localized rainfall, and isolated thunderstorms

Dominican Republic emergency and security service crises

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic police stations face service and infrastructure issues

Public emergency and security services in the Dominican Republic are facing significant operational and infrastructural challenges. In Santo Domingo Este, the fire department has entered a state of crisis characterized b

Investigation of unidentified object in Granma, Cuba

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Cuban scientists investigate object of possible space origin

On August 22, 2026, residents in the La Trocha neighborhood of Pilón, Granma, reported an object falling to earth. The object, described as being roughly the size of an almond, was reportedly red-hot, emitting gases, and

Coastal swell and heavy sea warnings in Brazil

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Brazilian Navy issues swell alert for São Paulo and Rio coasts

In early August, the passage of two extratropical cyclones in the South Atlantic and a strong polar air mass over Argentina triggered warnings for heavy seas and waves up to 3 meters along the Brazilian coast. These cond

Severe weather and flooding in Rio Grande do Sul

2 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Elderly couple rescued after 24-hour ordeal in Rio Grande do Sul car accident

Severe weather in Rio Grande do Sul, driven by an extratropical cyclone and a cold front, has caused heavy rainfall, rising river levels, and flooding across the region. In Dom Pedrito, a couple aged 40 died after their