Brazil Declares State of
Emergency in 101
Localities Due To Floods
Floods caused 101
municipalities to
declare a state of
emergency, as 17,000
people were displaced in
Paraiba, in northeastern
Brazil, Brazilian media
reported on Monday.
Heavy rainfall increased
the flow of rivers in
the region, and 10
bridges collapsed. 26
people were killed, 294
dams burst, six roads
were blocked and another
30 were interdicted due
to the risk of
accidents.
The displaced families
were taken to public
buildings.
These have been the
heaviest rainfall in 30
years in the northeast,
known for its semi-arid
climate. In Ceara state,
12 people died in the
floods.
Meanwhile, in southern
Brazil, gales of up to
178 kph caused
destruction in the
region, especially in
the mountains of Santa
Catarina state.
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