SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

31 confirmed dead as heavy rains continue to batter southern Brazil

Heavy rains in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state have killed 31 people, with the death toll expected to rise further. More than 70 people are still missing and about 17,000 people have been evacuated. The state’s civil defense agency reported that nearly half of the 497 cities were affected. Heavy rains have hit Brazil’s […]

5 confirmed dead in destructive tornadoes tear across US heartland

Severe weather struck the American heartland last weekend, spawning dozens of tornadoes and hitting communities from Texas to Iowa, killing at least five people and leaving thousands of residents currently devastated. They are currently scavenging the rubble of destroyed houses and businesses. I try to get back all my remaining belongings. At least 46 tornadoes […]

40 confirmed dead after dam collapses in western Kenya, police say

A dam burst in western Kenya on Monday, killing at least 40 people as floodwaters engulfed homes. The collapsed dam, known as the Old Kijabe Dam, is located in the flood-prone Mai Mahiu region of the Great Rift Valley region. Continued heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Kenya, killing nearly 100 people. A dam […]

10 confirmed dead after fire at Brazilian hotel, authorities say

At least 10 people were killed and 11 injured in a fire at a small hotel, authorities in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre said. Rio Grande do Sul state’s fire brigade said the fire broke out in the three-story building early in the morning. The hotel was known for providing affordable housing for singles. […]