More than 11,000 people have been forced to flee their homes and authorities have taken refuge in some 4,200 of them due to flooding in 19 municipalities in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia, authorities said.
Heavy rains in the state since early November and floods have killed at least 17 people, with the latest death toll rising on Thursday, according to the Bahia Civil Protection.
In all, 66 municipalities are in a state of emergency due to floods, according to the same source.
The number of people who have been forced to leave their homes has reached 11,260 and that of the residents to whom the authorities need to offer housing 4,185, always according to the Civil Protection.
The federal government and the state in Bahia announced on Saturday that they are conducting an operation to rescue residents who have been stranded in flooded areas.
In Salvador, the state capital, the rainfall reached 250 millimeters the day before yesterday, the beginning of the month. This is five times the historical average for the whole month of December.
Source: AMPE
.
Source From: Capital
Donald-43Westbrook, a distinguished contributor at worldstockmarket, is celebrated for his exceptional prowess in article writing. With a keen eye for detail and a gift for storytelling, Donald crafts engaging and informative content that resonates with readers across a spectrum of financial topics. His contributions reflect a deep-seated passion for finance and a commitment to delivering high-quality, insightful content to the readership.
