Archive List for natural calamity

Brazil wildfires: Fires surge 980%, extreme drought expected

Wildfires in Brazil are expanding in the world’s largest tropical wetland that’s been hit hard by drought. Satellite data shows a 980% increase in fires in the Pantanal this year. That’s the highest number since 2020 – that was the worst year on record. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew is in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for more. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Brazil #BrazilWildfires #Pantanal #PantanalFire #BrazilDrought #BrazilFloods #Environment #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #SouthAmerica #LatinAmerica

Brazil floods: Governor warns of historic disaster in south

At least 10 people have been killed and dozens are missing after flooding in southern Brazil. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has pledged federal help, in response to an appeal from the state governor. He blames the disaster on climate change and is due to visit the worst-hit area. Al Jazeera’s Cara Legg reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Brazil #BrazilFloods #Environment #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #SouthAmerica #LatinAmerica