Category: Weather
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Support for Flood Victims in Rio Grande do Sul
The Federal Government, through the Banco do Brasil Foundation (FBB), has opened an account at Banco do Brasil S.A. to receive financial donations for the victims of the natural disaster in Rio Grande do Sul.How to donate: Bank: Banco do Brasil S.A.Agency: 1607 ESC Federal Government (DF)Account: Fundação Enchentes RSSWIFT: BRASBRRJCTABNF: Banco do Brasil FoundationIBAN:…
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Banco Do Brasil Opens Help Channel for Rio Grande Do Sul
The Federal Government, through the Banco do Brasil Foundation (FBB), has opened an account at Banco do Brasil S.A. to receive financial donations for the victims of the natural disaster in Rio Grande do Sul.How to donate: Bank: Banco do Brasil S.A.Agency: 1607 ESC Governo Federal (DF)Account: Fundação Enchentes RSSWIFT: BRASBRRJCTABNF: Fundação Banco do BrasilIBAN:…
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Heavy Rains and Flooding Hit South Florida as Governor Declares Emergency
Parts of South Florida faced dangerous flooding on Wednesday (12), amid repeated episodes of torrential rain that filled neighborhoods and roads, prompting the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, to declare an emergency. By early Wednesday evening, Fort Lauderdale, one of the hardest-hit cities, had received between 7 and 8.5 inches of rain since midnight, Fort Lauderdale…
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A Series of Mini Earthquakes Shakes Los Angeles. Is It a Sign That Something Bigger Is Coming?
Southern California has recently been shaken by several small earthquakes. They produced minor tremors and left that lingering question: is this the beginning of something bigger? First, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in the Ojai Valley sent weak tremors from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on May 31. Then, two small earthquakes occurred in the El…
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First Week of Hurricane Season in the U.S.
Last Saturday (June 1) marked the official start of the hurricane season in the Atlantic. Meteorologists are predicting an “extremely active” season, with some forecasting the highest number of storms ever recorded. These storms could endanger not only coastal areas but also regions further inland, especially during the months of August and September, the peak…
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Brazil Has 1,942 Cities at Risk of Environmental Disaster
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With the worsening of climate change caused by human action on the environment, environmental and climatic disasters have increased worldwide, as seen in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. The Brazilian government has identified 1,942 cities susceptible to disasters associated with landslides and floods — nearly 35 percent of all municipalities…
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United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Support for Flood-Affected Areas in Brazil
The United States, through USAID, plans to provide $800,000 in humanitarian assistance to meet the immediate needs of people affected by the devastating floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. This brings the total USAID humanitarian assistance in response to the recent floods in Brazil to $1 million. Widespread flooding…
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United Airlines Mobilizes to Help Those Affected by Floods in Rio Grande do Sul
United Airlines is mobilizing to assist people impacted by the recent events in Rio Grande do Sul, which is facing one of the worst floods in the last 80 years. The American company will contribute $50,000 (approximately R$256,000) to GlobalGiving, an international NGO that supports other local non-profit organizations, and to Airlink, a global humanitarian…
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United Airlines mobilizes to help those affected by floods in Rio Grande do Sul
United Airlines is mobilizing to assist those impacted by the recent events in Rio Grande do Sul, which is facing one of the worst floods in the last 80 years. The American company will contribute $50,000 (about R$256,000) to GlobalGiving, an international NGO that supports other local non-profit organizations, and to Airlink, a global humanitarian entity that…
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Storms Hit Several U.S. States Leaving Deaths
Strong storms with high winds and hail hit northern Texas on Tuesday morning (28), as much of the United States was recovering from severe weather that left at least 23 people dead during the Memorial Day weekend. The weekend storms caused fatalities in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kentucky. Approximately 160,000 homes and businesses were…