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04 February 2022
Brazil: Floods in Bahia and Minas Gerais
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Because of a meteorological phenomenon known as the South Atlantic Convergence Zone, the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais have been experiencing heavy rainfall since early December. The rains have caused flooding in 164 municipalities in Bahia and 341 in Minas Gerais. As at 25 January, more than 965,000 people in both states are affected.
08 June 2017
Brazil: Floods in Pernambuco and Alagoas
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In the last week of May, heavy rainfall and flooding were registered across the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas in northern Brazil. In Pernambuco, 24 out of 185 municipalities have declared state of emergency: 55,000 have been displaced and up to 2.2 million temporarily affected by damage to WASH infrastructure. In Alagoas, the highest estimates are of 16,000 people displaced and 27 out of 102 municipalities in state of emergency.
18 March 2016
Latina America and Caribbean: Zika Virus Epidemic
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The Zika virus epidemic in Latin America and the Caribbean is most affecting Brazil, with over one million cases estimated. Colombia reports over 18,000 confirmed and 2,000 suspected cases and anticipates over 650,000. El Salvador reports over 6,000 suspected cases. Venezuela reports over 4,500 confirmed cases, however unofficial estimates are thought to be as high as 400,000.