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Number of houses affected by floods in Russia increases

Published on: April 9, 2024
14:06

Moscow, Apr 9 (Prensa Latina) The number of residential houses flooded in Russia due to floods has exceeded 10,550, the Emergencies Ministry reported on Tuesday.

Another Russian region declares state of emergency due to floods

Published on: April 8, 2024
15:01

Moscow, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) The Russian province of Kurgan, bordering Kazakhstan, introduced on Monday a state of emergency due to floods, the Governor of that region Vadim Shumkov stated.

Schools to virtual classes after flood in Ecuador’s capital city

Published on: April 3, 2024
10:58

Quito, Mar 3 (Prensa Latina) Some 74 educational institutions in the Ecuadorian capital will switch to virtual classes after the flood that occurred on Tuesday left one dead and 30 people affected.

Floods in Afghanistan leave seven dead

Published on: April 1, 2024
10:04

Kabul, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that the recent rains in Afghanistan caused the death of seven people and nearly 400 families were affected.

Displaced people returned to their homes after floods in Uruguay

Published on: March 31, 2024
11:35

Montevideo, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) Authorities have ended the return of those displaced by the last rains and floods, in departments that are now back to normal.

Uruguayan government readies aid for flood victims

Published on: March 28, 2024
08:20

Montevideo, Mar 28 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government is preparing support programs for families affected by the floods that impacted much of the country in recent weeks.

People still evacuated and affected due to storms in Uruguay

Published on: March 22, 2024
13:55

Montevideo, Mar 22 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 5,000 people remain displaced from their homes and many more are still without electricity after days of heavy rains and floods.

Rains move to the north and continue to affect Uruguay

Published on: March 15, 2024
11:39

Montevideo, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The extreme north of Uruguay is expecting heavy rains on Friday, after they caused damage and flooding in several departments of the country.

Bolivia launches emergency plan against floods

Published on: March 12, 2024
08:06

La Paz, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Bolivia launched an emergency plan,valued at 43 million bolivianos (six million dollars), in areas affected by floods in the municipality of La Paz, according to official sources.

Heavy rains affect more than 100,000 people in Ecuador

Published on: February 27, 2024
12:47

Quito, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) The Secretariat of Risk Management (SGR) revealed that the rainy season, known as winter in Ecuador, has affected 101,524 people nationwide until Tuesday.

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