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Waterborne diseases, particularly leptospirosis, are a major concern in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul following catastrophic floods that killed at least 169 people. Seven deaths from leptospirosis have been reported since the rains began, with another 10 deaths under investigation. Over 2,300 potential cases have been reported, with 141 confirmed. To address the high demand for medical care, four field hospitals and mobile teams have been set up. Additionally, residents returning to their homes may encounter venomous animals seeking shelter from rainwater. The destruction has also taken a toll on the mental health of the population.
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The death toll from historic floods in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul reached 113, with 146 people still unaccounted for.
Fact: Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a new state budget that would retroactively increase the state’s Corporate Business Tax, promising that the increase would only be temporary.
The Larnaca municipality is continuing inspections and spraying of areas with high volumes of mosquitoes. They are placing emphasis on salt lakes, using biological insecticides, and spraying rainwater gates, outdoor pools, and other stagnant water areas. Residents are urged to take measures to prevent mosquito larvae from hatching by avoiding stagnant water and clearing wild vegetation.
Larnaca Municipality is conducting systematic spraying to combat mosquitoes in the city, focusing on areas such as the Salt Lakes where significant breeding is observed. Biological insecticides are used in protected areas, and spraying targets stagnant water areas like storm drains and pools. Residents are urged to take preventive measures by avoiding stagnant water on their premises and clearing wild vegetation to deny mosquitoes shelter. Contact the Municipality’s Health Service for more information.
An unusually warm winter in Canada has delayed the opening of a 400-kilometer ice road used by mining companies to access their diamond mines in the Arctic. The delay is the longest in recent years and is due to climate change and the El Nino climate pattern. The warm winter could risk an early closure of the ice road, impacting the transportation of goods to the mines. The lack of infrastructure in the region is a challenge, and mining companies are pushing for a mega infrastructure project to unlock the mineral riches in the area.
Scientists have identified a giant water bug, known as the toe-biter, along the shores of Cyprus. This species, which inhabits lakes and slow-moving freshwater, had not been previously recorded on the island but is known in neighboring Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Israel. A team of scientists from various institutions in Cyprus, led by Michalis Hadjikosnstantis of the Cyprus Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Protection Society, Yiakoumis Giortzis from the agriculture ministry, and Kadir Boğaç Kunt from the Cyprus Wildlife Research Institute, are studying the species. Their findings were published in the journal Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle Grigore Antipa. The giant water bug is the largest true bug and water insect in Europe, with a diameter of up to 12 cm, and is known for delivering painful bites. Sightings of the bug on the eastern coast of Cyprus were reported in late spring and summer of 2020 and 2021, with a total of seven sightings recorded: five from social media and two after direct communication with the researchers. Two samples were taken and morphologically examined to verify the species. The sudden appearance of the species in Cyprus may be linked to migratory events from neighboring countries or environmental factors. Further investigation is required to determine if the species has become established on the island.