Heavy rains kill at least six and displace thousands in Brazil's northeast
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- Category: Environment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 15:59 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
At least six people died as extreme rainfall battered the states of Pernambuco and Paraiba in Brazil’s northeast, according to Al Jazeera. The floods forced thousands to flee their homes and highlighted a rise in the frequency of intense rain events linked to climate change.
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