Brazil - Landslides and floods, update

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:36:47 +02:00

The National Civil Defense reports that the number of fatalities in Pernambuco State has reached 100 people following widespread landslides and floods triggered by the heavy rainfall of the past seven days. In addition, 16 people are missing and almost 6,200 have been displaced.
Furthermore, in Alagoas State, one person died and the number of displaced stands at more than 18,100 people.
On 1-2 June, moderate rain is expected over north-eastern Brazil, including the affected States. Red alerts for hydrological risk are in wffect over the coastal areas of Pernambuco and Alagoas States while red alerts for geological risks have been issued across central-eastern Pernambuco.

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:31:24 +02:00

Since the past week, the number of casualties has been rising across north-eastern Brazil following landslides and floods triggered by heavy rainfall. The most affected States are Pernambuco and Alagoas.
According to the National Civil Defense, in Pernambuco State with 14 affected Municipalities, 91 people have died, 25 are missing and almost 6,200 have been displaced. In Alagoas State, one person died and more than 18,100 people have been displaced.
For the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rain is forecast over the eastern parts of north-eastern Brazil.
The National Centre for Monitoring and Alerts for Natural Disasters (CEMADEN) issued red alerts for hydrological risks over the coastal area of the affected States while geological risks are in effect for eastern Pernambuco.