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São Paulo building collapse in Penha

2 clusters · 118 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: São Paulo building collapse kills six in Penha

A building collapse in the Penha neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, resulted in the deaths of six people. The incident occurred during the early hours of a Saturday when an 11 or 12-story construction site collapsed onto

Mexico weather emergency: flooding, storms, and dust

197 clusters · 646 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Mexico weather: Heavy rains and extreme heat forecasted

By September 11, 2026, Mexico’s weather emergency has expanded to include diverse meteorological threats across the country. The Mexican monsoon and upper-level divergence continue to trigger heavy rainfall in the northw

Super El Niño intensifies with extreme weather risks

161 clusters · 1437 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: El Niño climate pattern prompts weather preparations in New Zealand and US

By mid-September 2026, the Super El Niño phenomenon continues to intensify. Meteorologists and agencies such as NOAA report a 75% probability that this event will reach an intensity not seen since 1950, with sea surface

Campo Grande and Dois Vizinhos respond to storm damage

4 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Campo Grande and Dois Vizinhos respond to severe storm damage

A cold front advancing through Mato Grosso do Sul brought heavy rainfall and unstable weather to Campo Grande, with some areas recording over 40 millimeters of rain in a short period. The National Institute of Meteorolog

Weather instability in Rio de Janeiro

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Rio de Janeiro experiences strong winds and fallen trees

Strong winds hit Rio de Janeiro, causing trees to fall and blocking roads in several neighborhoods. The most severe incident occurred in Laranjeiras on Rua Pinheiro Machado, where a fallen tree blocked traffic near Flumi

Severe weather and natural disasters in Brazil

2 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Southern Brazil storms cause deaths and mass displacement

In early September 2026, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued severe weather alerts across various Brazilian regions, including the South, Southeast, and Center-West. Warnings included risks of heavy rain

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

Sorocaba festivals, rodeos and community services

30 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sorocaba and Videira respond to heavy rainfall and flooding

Sorocaba’s community service and sports initiatives have continued to expand through September 2026. Mobile health and welfare services remain active. The ‘Médico na Praça’ initiative continues to target vulnerable neig

Criciúma supermarket illegal waste investigation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Criciúma supermarket investigated for dumping meat in river

Authorities in Criciúma, Brazil, are investigating a supermarket for the illegal disposal of meat into the Linha Anta River. Following a resident's report and video footage of a supermarket vehicle discarding bags near t

Brazil weather: Extreme cold and snow potential in south

7 clusters · 159 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Southern Brazil experiences snow and extreme cold

The cold front and extratropical cyclone impacting Brazil have resulted in widespread severe weather and significant temperature shifts. Following orange-level wind alerts for eleven states, the cyclone—formed near the B

Brazil fire crisis intensifies amid extreme heat

41 clusters · 143 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Brazil fire departments alert public to rising wildfire risks

Brazil’s dry‑season fire‑prevention drive, intensified by El Niño, has seen widespread bans and massive resource mobilization. In Mato Grosso, a fire prohibition period is in effect across the Amazon, Cerrado, and Pantan

Portugal regional development and resource management

119 clusters · 177 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Almada ends water alert as Brazil faces rising flood risks

Portugal is undergoing extensive regional development and infrastructure modernization, heavily supported by EU funding. Key initiatives include the PITCH innovation hub in Porto, the expansion of the Port of Lisbon-Setú

Environmental fires and regulatory enforcement in Brazil

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Brazil authorities warn of rising environmental fires and heavy fines

Environmental fires and illegal burning have triggered significant regulatory responses and public health concerns in Brazil. In Iranduba, a landfill fire burning for over 40 hours covered approximately 40,000 square me

Severe weather and flooding in Brazil

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: F3 tornado strikes Piraí do Sul, Paraná

Several Brazilian municipalities have experienced severe weather events resulting in infrastructure damage and emergency declarations. In late July 2026, heavy storms, strong winds, and intense rainfall caused flooding a

Rio Grande do Sul flood alerts continue

4 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Porto Alegre: Car becomes submerged in Lago Guaíba

In late July 2024, the Brazilian Geological Service warned that the Guaíba River in Porto Alegre could reach the 2.60 m alert level and possibly the 3 m flood benchmark. River measurements on 29 July showed levels around