Northeast Brazil: Heavy Rains and Floods Kill 6, Thousands Evacuated

SAO PAULO (CNA) — Brazil's federal government announced today that heavy rains in the northeastern states of Pernambuco and Paraiba have caused at least six deaths and forced thousands to evacuate within the past 48 hours.

In Pernambuco, two people died in the capital Recife and surrounding areas due to floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain; two more fatalities occurred in nearby Olinda, forcing approximately 1,500 people in the state to evacuate.

The Brazilian Integration and Regional Development Ministry stated that two people died and 1,800 were evacuated in Paraiba state, with the most severely affected cities being Conde, the state capital Joao Pessoa, and Campina Grande.

The Regional Development Ministry said, “The National Risk and Disaster Management Center issued a total of 22 warnings during the period of heaviest rainfall. Due to the disasters in Pernambuco and Paraiba, coupled with the latest weather forecast for the region, the alert has now been raised to the highest level.” It added that although rainfall is easing and the situation is improving, a high level of vigilance must be maintained throughout today. (Compiled by Chi Chin-ling) 1150503

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