The most affected states are Pernambuco, where floods and landslides were reported in Recife, and Paraíba - both in a state of alert - whose most affected cities are Condé, João Pessoa and Campina Grande.
Published
May 3, 2026, 06:06 AM UTC
10d ago
Significance
Entities Detected
· click + to trackBrazil's meteorological institute issued orange-level warnings for intense rainfall and coastal winds across multiple states in the Northeast (Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte) and South (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná). Rainfall projections reach 100mm/day in affected areas with winds 60-100 km/h. Related incidents include storms in Rio Grande do Sul displacing residents across 19 cities and storms in Pernambuco causing four deaths and over 1,000 displaced persons.
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.
Heavy rains in Pernambuco have resulted in six deaths, with 1,605 homeless and 1,089 displaced people. Governor Raquel Lyra declared a state of emergency to accelerate relief efforts and secure federal investment. Paraíba state also affected with 1,500 displaced families, 300 homeless, and two deaths; federal resources available through disaster declaration procedures.
1e7972b3…openwatch.io →