At least six dead in heavy rains in northeast Brazil, thousands displaced

"At least six people have died in heavy rains in northeastern Brazil, with thousands more displaced, according to authorities. The deaths were reported in the Pernambuco and Paraiba states on Saturday, following two days of rain."

"In Pernambuco, flooding and landslides were reported in Recife, the state capital. At least two people were confirmed killed in the city. Two others were killed in nearby Olinda. About 1,500 were displaced by the storms."

"A study released last year by the Brazilian Alliance for Ocean Culture found that rain disasters, including flooding and landslides, tripled in Brazil from 1991 to 2023."

Northeastern Brazil, particularly Pernambuco and Paraiba states, has experienced severe rain leading to at least six deaths and thousands displaced. Recife and Olinda in Pernambuco reported flooding and landslides, with 1,500 people displaced. In Paraiba, Joao Pessoa and Campina Grande were heavily affected, also resulting in two fatalities and 1,500 displacements. The National Center for Risk and Disaster Management issued 22 emergency alerts and raised the operational level to maximum alert. President Lula da Silva is coordinating support efforts as the government monitors the situation.

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