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Severe flooding in Buenos Aires: Over 1000 evacuated and red alert in 20 municipalities.

Abnormal storms battered the AMBA with severe floods on Friday and Saturday morning, leaving at least 1005 evacuees and 20 municipalities under red alert. The Buenos Aires government confirmed the figures and deployed assistance in the affected areas, where...

Researchers develop a system to generate electricity from rain

A group of scientists from **Singapore** has managed to generate **electricity using raindrops**, an advancement that could turn precipitation into a (https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/energia-renovable-en-cuba-buscan-que-el-26-de-su-generacion-electrica-sea-de-fuentes-limpias/). Their experiments have shown that this method **could be key for the future**, allowing for the harnessing...

55 confirmed deaths and half a million affected by heavy rains in Bolivia

Bolivia is facing a serious climate crisis after weeks of intense rains, which have already left 55 people dead, eight missing, and more than 500,000 families affected. According to the Deputy Minister of Civil Defense, Juan Carlos Calvimontes, official figures...

Rainfall and flooding in the Southern and Midwest United States leave at least 20 dead

In the past few weeks, the **intense rains** and **strong winds** have caused a **critical scenario of floods** in the southern and midwestern United States, affecting entire communities and leaving at least **20 people dead**. This extreme weather phenomenon has...

The floods in Argentina were partially attributed to climate change.

Climate change played a significant role in the extreme events that led to a devastating flood in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, on March 7. With rainfall doubling the annual average, at least 16 people died and two girls remain missing. More...

Hydrological excess in Buenos Aires: INTA’s warning

Through a recent report, the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (**INTA**) warned about the **excess of water in Buenos Aires**. "About two million hectares of livestock and agricultural land **are under water in 13 districts** according to a survey conducted...

Tragic storm in Bahía Blanca leaves the city underwater

The storm in Bahía Blanca, caused by an unusual climatic phenomenon that has unfolded in the last few hours, is extremely serious. The wind and rain not only cut off the supply of services and hindered circulation on the...

Camboriú declares state of emergency due to severe floods in Brazil

Precipitations in Brazil have surpassed historical levels of flooding, causing overflowing of rivers and streams that have flooded streets, homes, and businesses. Many neighborhoods have been submerged, leaving hundreds of people displaced and generating significant damage to urban infrastructure. In addition,...

Rain sustains 80% of productive indigenous lands in the Brazilian Amazon.

An unprecedented study reveals that the **Indigenous Lands** (IL) of the **Amazon** play a fundamental role in the **rain regime** that benefits 80% of the area occupied by agricultural activities in **Brazil**. In 2021, these **agricultural areas** reached an economic...

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The stunning submerged forest of Lake Kaindy: a surreal landscape that defies expectations

Far from the conventional image of a forest, the **Kaindy Lake**, located in the **Tian Shan** mountains, southeast of...