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Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in 80 years. At least 37 people have died
Heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul killed 37 people, with another 74 still missing, the state civil defense agency said Friday, as record-breaking floods devastated cities and forced thousands to leave their homes. It was the fourth such environmental disaster in a year, following floods in July, September and November 2023 that killed 75 people in total.The flooding statewide has surpassed that seen during a historic 1941 deluge, according to the Brazilian Geological Service. In some cities, water levels were at their highest since records began nearly 150 years ago, the agency said....
Bridge collapses into river as deadly floods ravage Brazil
A bridge in Brazil collapsed after heavy rains triggered flooding this week.Fooage showed a firefighter using a cable to pass over a collapsed crossing in Santa Maria in the southern Rio Grande do Sul state where at least 29 people had died in the extreme weather conditions as of Thursday night (2 May).Another 60 people are missing, according to the state’s civil defence agency.South America’s weather is affected by the climate phenomenon El Niño, a periodic event that warms surface waters in the Equatorial Pacific region.
Bank holiday weekend expected to bring sunshine, showers and heavy traffic
Southern parts of the UK and the Midlands are expected to see the best of the sunshine over the May bank holiday weekend, with motorists warned to prepare for delays as people embark on shopping trips and family visits.Forecasters say there will be a split across the UK on Saturday, with southern parts of England and Wales set to be dry and bright, while areas of northern England and Scotland could experience heavy outbreaks of rain.Greg Dewhurst, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said there would be “plenty of sunshine around, but it will become cloudier the further north you...
Weekend rain in Northeast to have added chill from sneaky ‘backdoor’ front
Even though the weekend will not be a total washout in the Northeast, most areas will eperience several hours of rain and some long-lasting cool conditions that can impact outdoor plans. Outdoor plans for many could be in jeopardy this weekend as rain gathers in the Appalachians and slowly advances...
6 Storm Team Starwatch: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this weekend!
Welcome to the 209th edition of 6 Storm Team Starwatch. This is a blog that will be updated every Friday and will list events happening in the sky. Friday, May 3rd 2024 Tonight about 30 minutes after sunset look to the West-Northwest to see Jupiter (Sky & Telescope). You will want to use binoculars or […]
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