8 dead, more than 30,000 evacuated as severe floods and landslides hit Brazil

May 30, 2017

8 dead, more than 30,000 evacuated as severe floods and landslides hit Brazil

May 30, 2017

Extreme rainfall has caused severe flooding and deadly landslides in the northeastern and southern Brazil over the weekend, claiming the lives of at least 8 people and forcing more than 30 000 to evacuate.  Authorities said that swollen rivers, mudslides, and falling trees in the state of Pernambuco forced the evacuation of at least 30 000 residents and killed

four people. Four people died and another 3 000 families were evacuated in the neighboring Alagoas. Both states declared states of emergency.  In Pernambuco, more than 20 municipalities reported damage caused by heavy rain on Sunday, May 28, 2017. In several areas, meteorological stations recorded 300 mm (11.8 inches) within just 24 hours. READ MORE


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