Ecuador: Death toll after flooding in Quito rises to 18
Authorities said Tuesday (1) that the death toll from a flood that hit several Quito neighborhoods has risen to 18...
February 1, 2022Topic
Flood
Brazil’s Amazonas state’s inferno: flood of the century, wave of violence, and Covid-19
Brazil's Amazonas State amidst the worst flood in 119 years, , violence from organized criminal groups and the Covid-19 pandemic
June 14, 2021
Brazil’s Capital, Brasilia, Celebrates Its 59th Birthday
As Brasilia celebrated its 59th birthday on Sunday, residents of Brazil’s capital say that the city, designed by world-famous architect...
April 22, 2019
Clip of Brazilian Woman Being Helped Across Flooded Street Generates Online Storm
A video of a man helping an old lady across a flooded street in Rio’s Copacabana neighborhood is generating enormous...
April 10, 2019
Heavy Rains Across São Paulo State Leave 18 Dead
Heavy rains in Brazil brought flooding and landslides, leaving at least eighteen people dead so far in the greater São...
March 12, 2016
Dams Break in Brazil Flooding Town in Minas Gerais
Rescue workers race to find survivors trapped under tons of mud after two dams gave way in the municipality of...
November 6, 2015
Brazil Reacts to Multi-State Floods: Daily
The Chief of Staff in Brazil, Gleisi Hoffmann, coordinated a meeting with five ministries to coordinate federal support to flooding...
January 9, 2012
Heavy Rain Keeps Rio State Flooded: Daily
Seven cities hit by the heavy rain in the north and northwest of Rio de Janeiro State are still in...
January 8, 2012
Rio State Stays on Alert After Rains: Daily
Heavy rains expected this weekend have put all of Rio de Janeiro State on maximum alert, with hillside communities and...
January 6, 2012