The governor of Pernambuco, Raquel Lyra (PSDB), reported, this Saturday (18), that the heavy rains that hit the state, specifically the city of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, are with the expected volume greater than expected for the month of March.
“We are together with the Civil Defense and the Fire Department following the rain in the Agreste with care and concern. In case of emergency, call 199”, declared Lyra.
Severe storm in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe has already reached more than expected volume for March. We are together with the Civil Defense and the Fire Department following the rain in the Agreste with care and concern. In case of emergency, call 199.
— Raquel Lyra (@raquellyra) March 19, 2023
Images received by the report show heavy flooding, with water invading streets, houses and supermarkets.
(*Published by Douglas Porto with information from Diego Barros, from CNN)
Source: CNN Brasil

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