Civil Defense of Pernambuco reports fifth death in Recife from recent heavy rains affecting the Metropolitan Region, with 1,605 homeless and 1,089 displaced across the state. Governor Raquel Lyra declared a state of emergency to accelerate recovery efforts and secure federal resources, while 29 shelters were activated and humanitarian aid distributed to affected municipalities.

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has commenced a three-day validation meeting on the draft 2025 National Annual Progress Report (APR), bringing together representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), development partners and students.