could rise to more than 100 after authorities in Pernambuco state confirmed 91 deaths with many more people missing.
On Monday, Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, flew over the affected area of Pernambuco’s capital, Recife, and neighbouring Jaboatao dos Guararapes. Speaking to reporters afterward, he said that landing in the helicopter was not possible due to the soaked soil. “Unfortunately, these catastrophes happen in a continent-sized country,” he said. “We’re all obviously sad. We express our sympathy to family members. Our bigger objective is to comfort families and also, with material means, attend to the population.”
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