The damage caused by the rains in Bahia and the strike by the Federal Revenue Service are among the highlights of the 5 facts in the morning of December 27, 2021.
rains in Bahia
The number of people killed by the rains in Bahia reached 18. According to the state government, more than 430,000 people were affected by the storms, and 72 cities are in an emergency situation. According to the National Institute of Meteorology, the rains regain strength in the region between Monday (27) and Wednesday (29).
Cantareira System
Without enough rain, the Cantareira System, in southeastern Brazil, responsible for supplying almost half of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, this Sunday (26) reached the lowest level for the month in six years. The reservoirs are operating at 25% of their total capacity, a number considered a “state of restriction” by Companhia Estadual de Saneamento.
Server Strike
Starts this Monday (27) the strike of the Internal Revenue Service. According to the Union of Tax Auditors, imports and exports should be the most affected areas in the country. The strike is a reaction to the 2022 budget, which takes resources away from the area and prevents the salary adjustment for the category.
ConnectSUS Update
The ConnectSUS application, from the Ministry of Health, received an update this Sunday night (26) and stopped showing signs of instability. Part of the platform, which was down for 13 days this month after a hacker attack, remained unavailable to some users even with data resumption last week.
Holidays in 2022
In 2022, the decrease in the number of holidays on weekdays should benefit trade. According to the National Confederation of the sector, in addition to keeping the establishments in operation, shopkeepers expect to spend around R$ 5 billion less than in 2021 with the payment of employees.
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Reference: CNN Brasil
