Rains in Brazil leave more than 400,000 affected and 18 deaths
The heavy rains that hit the state affected at least 40 cities.
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The number of deaths from the heavy rains that hit the Brazilian state of Bahia rose to 18
with a new death this Sunday in the middle of a storm that already leaves more than 26, 000 displaced in 58 flooded municipalities
, reported local authorities.
The Bahia Military Fire Department confirmed the death of a 60 year old man drowned in a river in the municipality of Aurelino Leal, in the south of the state.
26. 12. 2021 😝 • OFF People, bom dia. Those images are all from the city. Nós do sul da Bahia we are dealing with absurdities like these chuvas that are devastating our cities for days. Isso vai justify or meu sumiço da fanbase for a few days, but além disso eu vim ask for help. pic.twitter.com/xvBvmgadg5
— Rie RUIVO Brasil INSTINCT2 (@RieBrasil) December 26, 2021
In addition, two people are missing, while 19, 580 were displaced and others 16, 001 required assistance after leaving their homes due to the climate phenomenon , according to figures updated on Sunday afternoon by the Superintendency of Protection and Civil Defense of Bahia (Sudec).
Meanwhile, the number of 286 remained unchanged since the beginning of heavy rainfall in November due to lack of information, Suced said in a statement.
“Is a gigantic tragedy. I do not remember anything of this dimension in the recent history of Bahia. The number of houses, streets and towns completely under water is really terrifying, “said Governor Rui Costa, who flew over the affected areas of southern Bahia this morning.
In total, it is estimated at 430,869 The amount of people affected.
“Preserve people’s lives”
The situation worsened over the hours since Thursday in the south of the state, which had already suffered the impact of heavy rains a couple of weeks ago.
And I can not do more can share for May you conheçam our situation, and thank you too. No post follow, deixarei to publication no Instagram of NGO turned to help the people who sofrem com a chuva. pic.twitter.com/JnSITLF1qM
— Rie RUIVO Brasil INSTINCT2 (@RieBrasil) December 26, 2021
Sunday afternoon, rose to 72 the number of municipalities in an emergency situation, among which 58 are in crisis due to the floods, according to the Sudec.
Federal and state forces, with the collaboration of other states such as Minas Gerais, Sergipe, Espírito Santo or Sao Paulo, develop Since Saturday a joint operation with personnel, equipment and helicopters, to help thousands of people affected by floods after river overflows.
The efforts were made focus on “preserving people’s lives” , withdrawing them from risk areas, stated the governor in a video message.
The municipalities of Itambé and Jussiape remained on alert after the ruptures of nearby dams in different rivers, and warned their inhabitants to look for safe places.
Nails 25 roads were interrupted or flooded in different parts of the state, some due to landslides of stones or earth, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure of Bahia.
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