Weather News Brazil Authorities Warn Of More Floods, Landslides As New Rains Hit South

Hurricane Melissa hit areas vulnerable to landslides because of deforestation

Hurricane Melissa pummeled areas of the Caribbean already vulnerable to landslides and flash flooding because of factors made worse by decades of deforestation, with risks likely to continue for days ... Read More

Eastern Nepal hit by Monsoon: At least 60 dead in landslides, flood; evacuations under way, authorities warn of heavy rain

At least 60 people died in landslides and flooding in Ilam, Eastern Nepal, over the past 24 hours, authorities said on Sunday morning. According to SSP Deepak Pokhrel, spokesperson for the Koshi ... Read More

Tropical Storm Melissa stationary in the Caribbean as 4 deaths reported and huge rains expected

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa was nearly stationary in the central Caribbean on Friday as forecasters warned it could strengthen and swipe Jamaica as a powerful hurricane and ... Read More

Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides to Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 early Monday as it neared Jamaica, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. The storm is ... Read More

Climate extremes seen harming unborn babies in Brazil's Amazon

A new study that links extreme rains with lower birth weights in Brazil's Amazon region underscores the long-term health impacts of weather extremes connected to climate change, researchers said on ... Read More