January 29, 2026
Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil

In the Santa Monica neighborhood of Piracicaba, located in the interior of São Paulo, a man died after heavy rains caused flooding. According to civil defense, he was swept away by the floodwaters, and his body was found shortly afterward. The victim was trapped in his car on Armando Salles de Oliveira Avenue and was rescued without injury.
Transportation was also disrupted, with some cars washed away by the floodwaters.

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January 29, 2026
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Rising water levels in the Guadalete River, which flows through Jerez de la Frontera, forced the evacuation of approximately 650 residents in several areas as the river level remained at [unspecified] overnight.
The river level is currently 5.5 meters, and further increases are expected in the coming hours, potentially leading to a red alert.

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January 29, 2026
Apalos, Alexandroupoli, Greece

Bad weather, with strong winds and heavy rains, settled across Thrace on Thursday morning.
Strong winds and heavy rains are creating travel difficulties, and authorities are advising citizens to exercise extreme caution and avoid coastal areas and areas where floodwaters are present.
Students were trapped in the Apalos Elementary School in Alexandroupoli, and the fire department had to intervene to free them.
In the Evros prefecture, flooding disrupted traffic on the old national road, near Alexandroupoli Airport, and in the Nipsa area. Problems were also reported in the village of Apalos, where rainwater covered parts of the road network and public spaces.

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January 29, 2026
Tela, Atlántida Department, Honduras

On January 29, 2026, in the municipality of Tela, Atlántida Department (Honduras), at least 39 communities were cut off from the outside world due to prolonged rainfall, according to the city's mayor, Ricardo Calix Ruiz.
Rising river levels caused widespread flooding, landslides, and road collapses, closing access roads and hampering aid delivery. Flooding and flooded homes were reported in low-lying areas and near rivers.
Authorities have begun evacuating families to safe locations and temporary shelters. The municipality is preparing to officially declare a state of emergency.
A state of emergency has also been declared in the neighboring municipality of Arizona due to the flooding of the Leán River. According to preliminary reports, at least 42 families have been affected, and the CA-13 highway between La Ceiba and Tela is temporarily closed.

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January 29-30, 2026
Algeria

UPDATE

Heavy rains, gusty winds, and a sharp rise in the water level in the oueds led to emergencies in several regions of Algeria.

In the wilaya of Glizan, rescue operations were carried out due to the flooding of the Monassafa and Erhiou rivers: a young man was rescued, families were evacuated, and at least 45 sheep were killed in the flooded area. In the capital, Algiers, severe weather caused a partial collapse of the wall of a residential building in the Kasbah, and damage to buildings and infrastructure due to fallen trees. In Boumerdes, strong winds caused trees and electricity pylons to fall in several communes, including Si Mustafa, Thenia, Beni Imran, Zemmouri, Sidi Daoud, and Bordj Menaïl. In Tissemsilt, trees and lighting pylons fell in the commune of Lardjem. Similar incidents were reported in the provinces of Annaba, Skikda, Tipaza, Oran, Mostaganem, Ain Defla, Chlef, Mila, Tlemcen, and Tiaret.

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