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Thousands displaced and at least six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil

The National Center for Risk and ‌Disaster ⁠Management issued 22 alerts during the critical period of rains.

Members of NGO GRAD take care of dog, Luk, which was rescued from a partially collapsed house, following heavy rains which have killed residents and left missing people, in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais state, Brazil.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities

Firefighters and their dog search for victims of a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Barrio Parque Jardim Burnier neighbourhood in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026.

At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil

A man crosses a flooded street in Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal, February 11, 2026.

Portugal floods take out major highway, force evacuation of 3,000 residents


300 homes evacuated after major dam breached in southern Ukraine

Millions of liters of water burst through a gaping hole in a Russian-controlled dam, flooding a swathe of the war zone in southern Ukraine.

 A satellite image shows Nova Khakovka Dam in Kherson region, Ukraine May 28, 2023.

Ukraine blames Russian-occupied dam as village grapples with flooding

A Russian energy official warned earlier this month that the dam risked being overwhelmed by record-high water levels.

Ihor Medunov walks on a flooded island which locals and officials say is caused by Russia's chaotic control of the Kakhovka dam downstream, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, May 20, 2023.

Eight dead and thousands evacuated as floods batter northern Italy

Eight bodies had been retrieved from various locations, according to Italian politicians.

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

US could be significantly wetter by century’s end, new data suggests

New climate data predicts increase in highly intense days of rain, snow with up to 30% more moisture on those days

A woman walks in a flooded street during heavy rain in downtown Jerusalem, on March 14, 2023.

Why is it hailing in Israel in April?

"Everyone is talking about democracy, but we must react to the climate change crisis," said Professor Hadas Saaroni.

 Heavy rainfall in Tel Aviv, on December 22, 2021.

IDF rescue pilots describe harrowing conditions in flood rescue ops

The pilots conducting the rescue missions dealt with long flights in the dark with lightning, rains, winds and torrential streams.

An IAF Yasur helicopter, often used in search-and-rescue missions

Spring showers: Storms continue for second day amid fear of floods down south

Find out what the weather forecast looks like in Israel over the coming days.

A woman walks in a flooded street during heavy rain in downtown Jerusalem, on March 14, 2023.

WATCH: Baby Kangaroo rescued from croc-infested floodwater in Australia

The baby kangaroo was rescued from crocodile-infested flood water in Queensland Australia

 A joey looks out from its the pouch of its mother, Chuck the kangaroo, in her enclosure at a zoo in the western Siberian city of Barnaul March 29, 2014. The zoo bought Chuck in 2013, believing it to be male until staff observed the cub in its pouch this month, local media reported.

Water: The nectar of life. but too much, too little is deadly - opinion

Water is a powerful constituent of our environment that is more difficult to control than fire. It is vital to life but deadly in an overabundance.

 A statue of the Ancient Mariner in Somerset, England

Israeli winter: Ahead of expected thunderstorms, MDA is helping you stay safe

MDA CEO Eli Ben said: "The [MDA] teams are prepared to provide medical treatment to any [person in need] even in complex weather conditions."

 A man drives his car at the Refaim Stream, in the Jerusalem Mountains, on February 26, 2022.