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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.
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At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil
First rains fall across north and central Israel
The rain is expected to continue throughout the day Friday.
New York, New Jersey declare state of emergency, at least 9 reported dead in storm
At least five flash-flood emergencies were issued on Wednesday evening by the National Weather Service, stretching from just west of Philadelphia through northern New Jersey.
Summer's getting longer, winter storms more intense in Israel - study
"The findings show a trend that will put the urban infrastructure in trouble, but may also change the entire ecosystem in our area in the coming years."
At least 20 missing in Japan after torrential rains unleash landslides
The floods are a reminder of the natural disasters - including earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunami - that plague Japan, where the capital Tokyo is to host the summer Olympics starting this month.
Heavy rain forces parts of Sydney, Australia to evacuate
The heavy downpour is set to continue for the rest of Sunday in Sydney and throughout the state, with some areas expected to get up to 200 millimeters (7.9 inches) of rain.
Kinneret rises by 4.5 cm amid winter weather, 63.5 cm from upper red line
The rise in water levels comes after a heavy winter storm impacted much of the country over the past two days.
Let it snow! Jerusalem residents get ready for a winter wonderland
It is still unclear exactly how strong the snowfall will be in Jerusalem.
France's Macron: I will not surrender my umbrella
As Slovak Prime Minister Igor Matovic spoke to reporters before a meeting with Macron, the French leader used an umbrella to shield his guest from the rain.
Weather in Israel: Heavy winter rains, flooding expected
The heavy rains are supposed to subside a bit over the weekend, with light rains in the north and along the coasts.
Kinneret rises by 4.5 cm, to 1.05 meters below the upper red line
Further rainfall and snowfall is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
