According to the Civil Defense report, there are 26 missing and 5,000 homeless in the state.
The number of deaths caused by heavy rains in Pernambuco has risen to 91 since last week. The information is contained in a bulletin released this Monday (May 30, 2022) by the State Civil Defense.
According to the agency, there are still 26 people missing. Another 5,000 people are homeless due to the damage caused by the rains.
Teams from the Navy, Army and state agencies are working on search and rescue operations for the population in affected areas.
President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) visited Recife on Monday and flew over areas affected by heavy rains in the metropolitan region. The Chief Executive announced, along with 6 ministers, the release of resources and benefits for those affected by the rains.
It will be possible via extraordinary credits granted to municipalities, interest-free loans by the BPC (Continued Provision Benefit) and emergency withdrawals from the FGTS (Guarantee Fund for Time of Service).
The government published on this 2nd, in the Official Gazette of the Union, the decree that certifies a state of emergency in Pernambuco municipalities.
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