Flood

2024 - 5 - 7

Brazil and Texas Devastated by Deadly Floods: The Impact and Response

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Deadly floods in Brazil and Texas leave a trail of destruction and loss. Find out how communities are coping with the aftermath and the latest recovery efforts.

Deadly floods have wreaked havoc in both Brazil and Texas, claiming lives and causing widespread destruction. In Brazil, the death toll has reached 85, with many missing as floodwaters continue to ravage the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has requested a state of emergency to address the calamity that has submerged hundreds of cities and towns. Meanwhile, in Texas, a tragic incident involving a 4-year-old swept away in floodwaters highlights the urgency of the situation.

The catastrophic floods have left both Brazil and Texas shaken and in mourning. In Brazil, the scenes of devastation in Rio Grande do Sul have shocked the nation, known for its resilience. The floods have not only claimed lives but have also tested the country's emergency response capabilities. In Texas, hundreds await rescue after heavy rains pounded the state, leaving communities in distress and facing significant challenges in the aftermath.

As recovery efforts begin, the focus shifts to rebuilding and supporting those affected by the floods. In Brazil, the search for missing persons continues amid the difficult conditions created by the deluge. In Texas, communities are coming together to assess and address the flood damage, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and response in the face of natural disasters.

In a surprising turn of events, the N.C. Department of Transportation wins a national award for its flood warning system, showcasing the significance of advanced detection in mitigating flood risks. President Lula's push to exempt flood relief spending from fiscal rules reflects the urgent need for effective response measures in times of crisis, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by regions prone to extreme weather events.

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Brazil floods death toll rises to 83, dozens remain missing (CNN)

The death toll from a series of catastrophic floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 83, the state's civil defense ...

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Historic floods kill 83, leaving Brazil and its president shaken, angry (The Washington Post)

The flooding that has slammed into Rio Grande do Sul, one of Brazil's most prosperous states, has deeply alarmed this nation of 215 million.

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4-year-old dies after being swept away in North Texas flood waters (CBS News)

According to Johnson County Emergency Management, someone called 911 around 2 a.m. to report a car that was stuck in swift-moving water.

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No letup yet for flood-battered southern Brazil (FRANCE 24)

The rains may have abated, but floodwaters continued their assault on southern Brazil Monday, with hundreds of municipalities in ruins amid fears that food ...

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Texas floods: Hundreds await rescue after heavy rains pummeled ... (The Associated Press)

Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations · AP AUDIO: Heavy rains ease around Houston but flooding ...

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State's flood warning system for roads wins national award | Coastal ... (Coastal Review Online)

The N.C. Department of Transportation's advance-detection warning system is a winner of the 2024 Environmental Excellence Award presented by the Federal ...

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Feniton: Flood prevention scheme for Devon village delayed (BBC News)

Flood defence work for a Devon village is delayed by the discovery of a railway crossing culvert.

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Man dead after being swept away in flood waters in Bosque County ... (KCENTV.com)

The Bosque County Sheriff's Office said they believe the man was swept away by rushing flood waters on Sunday, May 5.

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Neighbors in Huffman and Cleveland assess flood damage, seek ... (fox26houston.com)

FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more as those impacted by the flood continue to clean up. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Severe flooding continues to impact ...

Lula Pushes to Exempt Brazil Flood Relief From Spending Rules ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva proposed exempting emergency spending from Brazil's fiscal rules as his government raced to respond to ...

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'Today, I saw death': Tales of horror as floods hit Brazil (The Japan Times)

A woman in Brazil recounts the horrors of floodwater overwhelming her home as residents are left to rescue one another in the Rio Grande do Sul state.

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Staff Reports (Federal Reserve Bank of New York)

We find that lenders are less willing to originate mortgages and charge higher rates for lower LTV loans that face “un-mapped” flood risk. This effect is weaker ...

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Brazil floods: Lula seeks state of emergency after 85 dead in rain ... (Reuters)

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva asked Congress on Monday to recognize a state of public calamity for the heavy rains that have killed at least ...

'Scene out of war': Brazil searches for missing as flood toll rises to 85 (TRT World)

Search is becoming difficult for 134 people reported missing in unprecedented deluge that has submerged 385 cities, towns and villages of Rio Grande do Sul ...

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Brazil floods: Hundreds of Rio Grande do Sul towns under water (BBC News)

Some towns remain isolated and hopes of finding the more than 130 people who are still missing are dwindling. Further heavy rains forecast for this week are ...

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No letup yet for flood-battered southern Brazil (Phys.Org)

The rains may have abated, but floodwaters continued their assault on southern Brazil Monday, with hundreds of municipalities in ruins amid fears that food ...

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Too much water, and not enough: Brazil's flooded south struggles to ... (The Associated Press)

More than 80% of residents in Brazil's southern city of Porto Alegre do not have running water, one week after after massive flooding that has left at least ...

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Minor river flooding closing some Des Moines streets, parks (desmoinesregister.com)

The Raccoon and Des Moines rivers are expected to overflow their banks Tuesday before receding starting on Wednesday.

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International SWOT Mission Can Improve Flood Prediction (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)

A partnership between NASA and the French space agency, the satellite is poised to help improve forecasts of where and when flooding will occur in Earth's ...

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International SWOT Mission Can Improve Flood Prediction - NASA (NASA)

A partnership between NASA and the French space agency, the satellite is poised to help improve forecasts of where and when flooding will occur in Earth's.

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International SWOT Mission Can Improve Flood Prediction - NASA ... (Science@NASA)

A partnership between NASA and the French space agency, the satellite is poised to help improve forecasts of where and when flooding will occur in Earth's ...

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