Heavy rains in northeastern Brazil have resulted in at least six deaths and thousands displaced, underscoring the rising trend of rain disasters in the region.
Flooding and landslides occurred in Recife, Pernambuco, causing at least two fatalities. About 1,500 people were displaced by storms across Pernambuco and Paraiba states.
The National Center for Risk and Disaster Management issued 22 emergency alerts during this severe weather event. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stated, “The government continues to monitor the situation to provide all necessary assistance.”
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also reported a maximum temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung station in Delhi. The IMD issued yellow warnings for rainfall, lightning, and strong winds in Delhi for the next two days.
The IMD predicted daytime temperatures between 36–38 degrees Celsius in Delhi-NCR. Orange and yellow alerts were issued for thunderstorms and gusty winds.
A study released last year found that rain disasters, including flooding and landslides, tripled in Brazil from 1991 to 2023. These alarming trends highlight the increasing frequency of severe weather events impacting vulnerable communities.
