Strong storms at Pernambuco; governor reports volume higher than expected

To the governor of Pernambuco, Raquel Lyra (PSDB), she reported, this Saturday (18), that the heavy rains that hit the state, specifically the city of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, are with the expected volume greater than or expected for or more than frame.

“We are together with the Civil Defense and the Corpo de Bombeiros accompanying Chuva no Agreste with attention and concern. In case of emergency, dial 199”, stated Lyra.

Severe storm in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe has reached more than the volume expected for March. We are together with the Civil Defense and the Corpo de Bombeiros accompanying Chuva no Agreste with attention and concern. In case of emergency, call 199.

— Raquel Lyra (@raquellyra) March 19, 2023

Images received by the report show strong claims, with waters invading streets, houses and supermarkets.

(*Published by Douglas Porto with information from Diego Barros, from CNN)