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Severe Weather Ravages Southern BrazilSince September 4th, southern Brazil has been battered by an extratropical cyclone, unleashing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms. The states of Santa Catarina and Rio… Full Story |
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340,928 |
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Deadly Flooding and Landslides Devastate Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilIn a tragic turn of events, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil has been hit by severe weather conditions, causing devastating flooding and landslides. According to reports from the state… Full Story |
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4,000 |
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Severe weather, floods and landslides - EcuadorHeavy rain since 21 April has caused flooding and landslides in the south of Bahia State in Brazil, forcing thousands to leave their homes. The state government reported that the… Full Story |
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9,348 |
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HEAVY RAINFALL IN NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL CAUSES CASUALTIES AND DAMAGE IN MARANHÃO STATESÃO LUÍS, Maranhão, Brazil, April 13 - Over the past week, more than 64 municipalities in the State of Maranhão, located in northeastern Brazil, have been grappling with heavy… Full Story |
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Floods devastate Localities of BrazilThe recent flooding and landslides in several northern states of Brazil have resulted in the displacement of thousands of people, with at least nine people reported dead. The… Full Story |
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2,000 |
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Deadly Landslides in Manaus, Brazil Triggered by Heavy RainsHeavy rains lashed the state of Amazonas in northwestern Brazil, triggering landslides in the state capital of Manaus. The Jorge Teixeira neighbourhood was hit particularly hard,… Full Story |
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Hundreds Displaced by Floods in Northern ParanáEmergency services were deployed to help those affected by the flooding, with firefighters and civil defense workers rescuing people trapped in their homes. There were no… Full Story |
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150,000 |
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Record rainfall in Brazil breaks 600mmBrazil's North Coast, specifically the cities of Bertioga, São Sebastião, Ilhabela, Ubatuba, and Caraguatatuba, experienced the highest recorded rainfall in the country's history… Full Story |
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Flooding and Landslides in São Paulo State, BrazilOn 19 February 2023, the governor of São Paulo state in Brazil, Tarcísio de Freitas, declared a state of emergency in five cities along the north coast of the state. The… Full Story |
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In Santa Catarina state of Brazil, 3 people have died and 2 are missing after floods and landslides r.Stormy weather in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil has caused fatalities and material damage in 26 municipalities. The cities of Rio Negrinho and Ascurra have… Full Story |
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8,200 |
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Brazil – Child mortality – Yanomami indigenous groupIn the last month, six children have died from preventable diseases. This increase in child mortality is linked to lack of food, disease outbreaks, acute malnutrition due to the… Full Story |
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Previous Next Brazil - Floods and landslidesHeavy rainfall continues to affect Minas Gerais State (south-eastern Brazil) with floods and landslides, which have caused to fatalities. According to civil defense authorities… Full Story |
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13,000 |
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Brazil - Floods and landslidesOn 20 December 2022, the Civil Defense of the state of Santa Catarina and the Civil Defense of the state of Espírito Santo of Brazil, provided information regarding the heavy… Full Story |
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2 Dead, Dozens Rescued After Floods and Landslides in Santa CatarinaHeavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil on 20 December 2022. Floods in Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil, 20 December 2022… Full Story |
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16,350 |
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Brazil - Floods and landslidesHeavy rain has caused damage, flooding and landslides across the states of Espirito Santo, Santa Catarina, Paranà, Rio de Janeiro and Bahia in Brazil since late November 2022.… Full Story |
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78,400 |
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Brazil - FloodsOver the past few days, heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding across several areas of Bahia State (north-eastern Brazil). According to media, nearly 3,000 people have… Full Story |
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3,080 |
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Brazil - FloodsHeavy rainfall has been affecting most of the Minas Gerais State (south-eastern Brazil) since late September, causing floods and flash floods that have resulted in casualties and… Full Story |
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2,750 |
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Rising Rivers Affect 300,000 in Amazonas StateRising rivers in Brazil’s Amazonas state have affected over 300,000 people according to state officials. Governor Wilson Lima visits flood hit areas of Anamã and Caapiranga in… Full Story |
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306,861 |
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Flooding Jari River Affects Thousands in AmapáApril 2022. Photo: SECOM Brasil Levels of the Jari river increased after heavy rainfall in the region over the last few weeks. The Amapá state government said the river reached 3… Full Story |
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Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike in Rio De Janeiro StateSeveral landslides and floods caused by heavy rainfall on 1-4 April were reported across Rio de Janeiro State, leading to casualties. According to the Brazilian National Defence… Full Story |
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30,000 |
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Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike Again in PetrópolisSix people died following floods and landslides that occurred in the Petrópolis City area (Rio de Janeiro State, southeast Brazil). According to the National Civil Defense of… Full Story |
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Deadly Floods and Landslides in Petrópolis, Rio De JaneiroMore than a month’s worth of rain fell in a few hours in the city of Petrópolis in Brazil on 15 February, causing widespread flooding and dozens of landslides. Climatempo,… Full Story |
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Devistating Floods Hit 50+ Localities in BrazilHeavy rainfall continues to cause widespread flooding and landslides across Minas Gerais and Bahia States (south-east Brazil), leading to an increased human impact. In Bahia, the… Full Story |
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Deadly Floods and Landslides in Bahia After Heavy RainsParts of Bahia State in northeastern Brazil have seen heavy rain since mid-November 2021. At least 5 people have died and hundreds of homes have been damaged by flooding and… Full Story |
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MSF steps up activities in Brazil where COVID-19 has killed over half a million peopleAn MSF staff member tests a woman for COVID-19 during mobile clinic activities in Fortaleza. Brazil, June 2021. © MARIANA ABDALLA/MSF As the weather gets colder in Brazil and the… Full Story |
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Virus ripples across Amazon region - JAN 2021The health system has collapsed in Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, with hospitals unable to keep up with the number of new COVID-19 patients and people… Full Story |
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MSF works to prevent spread of COVID-19 among indigenous people in Mato Grosso do SulIndigenous communities in Brazil have been especially vulnerable to the new coronavirus COVID-19. In Mato Grosso do Sul, a state in central Brazil which is home to many indigenous… Full Story |
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