Heavy rain in two states in Brazil has caused the deaths of 8 people in recent days.

According to news from Brazil on the 2nd, the continuous heavy rain has so far caused a total of 8 deaths in the states of Pernambuco and Paraba, with 6 in Pernambuco and 2 in Paraba. The government of Pernambuco declared a state of emergency on the 2nd, and the government of Paraba also declared a state of public disaster in the state. It is reported that the Brazilian National Civil Defense Department has stated that it has assisted the areas affected by the heavy rain in obtaining federal disaster relief resources.