NE Brazil floods leave six dead, thousands displaced
TL;DR
Heavy rains in northeastern Brazil have left at least six people dead and about 3,000 displaced, mainly in Pernambuco and Paraiba as floods and landslides hit Recife, Olinda, Joao Pessoa and Campina Grande. Authorities issued 22 emergency alerts and raised the response to maximum, with President Lula offering support. The event adds to a record of rising rain-related disasters in Brazil, including studies showing floods have tripled since 1991.
- At least six dead in heavy rains in northeast Brazil, thousands displaced Al Jazeera
- Storms kill four in northeastern Brazil Mehr News Agency
- Cries from the Mud: Floods Kill 6 and Displace Thousands in Brazil’s Pernambuco and Paraíba صوت الإمارات
- Dozens Dead and Injured in Floods and Landslides in Northeastern Brazil ShiaWaves
- Thousands displaced and at least six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil The Jerusalem Post
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