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As reported on 26 May, days of heavy rain triggered flooding and landslides in the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba Since then and the situation has deteriorated National Civil Defence reported 79 fatalities and at least 3,957 people displaced across the state of Pernambuco A total of 14 cities or municipalities have declared a state of emergency: Recife Many more people are thought to be still missing and search and rescue operations are continuing including in 12 points in the Recife Metropolitan Region Pernambuco Governor Paulo Câmara announced the allocation of funds for the search and rescue work and also for urgent and infrastructure works in the municipalities affected by the rains with the publication of the state decree of emergency the affected municipalities will also be able to access resources from the National Civil Defence System “Our determination to the Social Defense Secretary and the Fire Brigade is that the teams remain on the scene until the last victim is rescued,” said Governor Camara According to Pernambuco Water and Climate Agency (APAC) Belém de Maria and Maraial had already seen twice the monthly average rainfall totals Meanwhile in the neighbouring state of Alagoas Civil Defence reported 2,102 people had evacuated their homes and moved to relief camps while a further 8,017 were staying with relatives or friends One person has died in São Miguel dos Campos Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved died after a shark attack on July 10 on Piedade beach Brunno Braga•Jul 20 It was supposed to be a typical sunny day at the beach with friends, chatting, eating seafood and drinking beer and caipirinhas. However, it turned out to be a nightmare, caused by the most gruesome shark attack in Brazil over the past few years died after being attacked by a shark on July 10 on Piedade beach This beach is located in the city of Recife known as the capital of shark attacks in Brazil According to the eye-witness Endriano Gomes He decided to go into the water to urinate around 2 pm “Since the beach doesn’t have a bathroom Ademir also reports that he was in despair at the time Rocha Santos was dragged out of the water and onto the sand by friends but “he had already fallen unconscious.” The man was taken to the Hospital da Restauração (HR) Lifeguard colonel Leodilson Bastos said that the place where the attack took place is high risk for a shark attack because there is no reef protection ATAQUEHomem é atacado por tubarão na área da igrejinha de Piedade, em Jaboatão dos Guararapes. https://t.co/hOB5Y6wuek pic.twitter.com/Avo34mp7i7 the chance of an incident is very high,” he declared Known for its beautiful beaches and one of the main tourist destinations in Brazil the state of Pernambuco is also known as the shark attack capital in the country According to the Pernambuco State Monitoring Committee (Cemit) the coast of Pernambuco has reported 65 shark attacks since 1992 Bastos also says that the attack took place at a different time than most incidents the majority of cases are reported in the late afternoon A study carried out by Pernambuco Federal University concluded that environmental changes caused by the disorderly growth of cities such as the suppression of mangroves and pollution are the main cause for the shark attacks in the state such as the construction of the Port of Suape the structuring of dikes and stretches of rivers and mangroves in the name of modernization destroyed the environment where sharks used to live less than 2.4% of the urban center’s surface is mangrove More than 90% of all organisms that inhabit the marine region use the mangrove at least once in 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scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements Brazil - December 2023 - The Don Bosco Educational Centre of Jaboatão dos Guararapes organised a Christmas event for the children who participate in the Festive Oratory activities on 17 December Each week throughout the year they have been accompanied by recreational activities The event took place at the conclusion of the Oratory's festive activities and over one hundred children together with their families benefited from toys food baskets with basic necessities were also handed out consisting of generous donations from students attending the Salesian educational centre The initiative saw the active participation of more than 20 volunteers employees and novices of the Salesian Colônia of Jaboatão dos Guararapes (ANS - Jaboatão dos Guararapes) - The Salesian Provincials of the six Provinces of Brazil (based in Belo Horizonte together with the two Provincials from Argentina (based in Buenos Aires and Cordoba) and those of Uruguay met from 24 to 26 October at the Salesian House of St Sebastian (Colonia Salesiana São Sebastião) situated in the municipality of Jaboatão dos Guararapes Regional Councillor for South Cone America The complex in which the meetings are held also houses the Salesian Novitiate of the 'San Luiz Gonzaga' (of the Province of Brazil-Recife -BRE) and is therefore affectionately called 'Salesian Bethlehem' by BRE Provincial Fr Francisco Inácio According to the President of the Conference of the Salesian Provinces of Don Bosco in Brazil (CISBRASIL) the central theme of the meeting is the interregional and interprovincial work of the Salesians in the Region "The conclusions of the Team Visit that took place last March (2023) in Buenos Aires (ARG) will also be presented and evaluated," he specified Another topic on the agenda is also the theme of the next General Chapter of the Congregation DEDICATED TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE: For a faithful and prophetic lived experience of our Salesian vocation" The Chapter meeting will also elect the successor to the current Rector Major of the Congregation the Provincials also have the opportunity to celebrate Mass with the community of the local Novitiate and have moments of common prayer in the chapel dedicated to St Artemis Zatti "We thank the Province of BRE for welcoming us and for allowing us to get to know the reality of north-east Brazil," Fr Carlos concludes (ANS – Recife) – The Salesian Province of Recife  Brazil (BRE) welcomed Fr  Rafael Bejarano from the Youth Ministry Sector at Salesian Headquarters in Rome Reference person for Social Works in America on a visit to learn about Social Works in person from the Metropolitan Region of Recife share the importance of networking and strengthen the Salesian identity in social services encouraging them to seek greater effectiveness in different projects Fr Bejarano participated in the Provincial Youth Ministry Meeting held at the Salesian Colony of Jaboatão dos Guararapes which was attended by about 40 people including Salesian local pastoral coordinators and members of the teams during which Fr Bejarano offered the "Good morning" to employees at the Province Centre and later met the sectors related to Social Works Fr Bejarano shared the importance of networking for justice and peace in society and urged those present to strengthen their Salesian identity in the field of social services Speaking to representatives of the sectors linked to Social Works Fr Bejarano invited them to always seek greater assertiveness in projects aligning them with public policies and with institutions that share the same mission and that can be channels of service and transformation Reflecting on the social action of the Province those present were invited to reflect on the fact that it is part of a large network existing in 136 countries with works that help and serve 7 million children Fr Bejarano visited the Don Bosco school in Recife the Salesian school and the Don Bosco Educational Centre in Jaboatão dos Guararapes His presence at the Don Bosco school in Recife offered moments of reflection and inspiration to all those present strengthening the bonds of the educative and pastoral community and reaffirming the institution's commitment to the well-being and integral development of its young people located in the Bongi district of Recife-PE takes in around 1,700 young people free of charge involving them in apprenticeship projects and graphic design courses Fr Bejarano got to know the Salesian school which plays a crucial role in the philanthropic education of over 600 primary school students and stands out as a true point of reference in the Region continued at the Don Bosco Educational Centre located in the heart of Jaboatão dos Guararapes It plays a fundamental role in the professional qualification of adolescents and young adults and their families in situations of poverty and social risk Fr Bejarano took part in the strategic meeting with the management team at the Provincial Centre Superior of the Brazil-Recife Province (BRE) provincial evaluation and the implementation of transparency methodologies The discussion aimed to strengthen ties and align strategies for the continued development of Social and Pastoral Works in the region Fr Bejarano then visited the Don Bosco Curado Oratory in Jaboatão dos Guararapes which welcomes about 45 children and also functions as an after-school opportunity for vulnerable families Here he had the opportunity to meet some of the dozens of children assisted sensing the receptivity and joy of those who attend him the Salesian took part in the meeting to present the other Salesian works of the Northeast of the country The Province demonstrated the breadth and impact of its social projects: with more than 80 ongoing initiatives Social Works have reached about 8,000 children adolescents and young adults on various fronts as shown by the results of the Social Report 2023 The Don Bosco Educational Centre in Gramoré the  Matriz de Camaragibe Youth Centre the Don Bosco Educational Centre in João Pessoa and the Don Bosco Social Work in Areia Branca are just some of the institutions that play a crucial role in the mission of promoting integral human development Brazil - August 2022 - A meeting of the Curatorium of the Salesian Novitiate community "São Sebastião," located in Jaboatão dos Guararapes The meeting was attended by the Provincial Superiors of the Provinces that have novices within it: Fr The discussion was preceded by a Eucharistic celebration presided by Fr in the presence of the entire formation community of the novitiate Councilor for the America-Southern Cone Region also participated in this moment of sharing and listening The Curatorium continued throughout the day with its special program of dialogue and sharing between the formation community and the Provincials involved and the meeting concluded in a festive atmosphere with a fraternal agape for all the Salesian Family celebrated a great feast in honour of Mary Help of Christians the 80th Pilgrimage of the Salesian Family took place filling the Salesian São Sebastião Colony and the surrounding streets The programme began with the meeting at the church of São Sebastião where the faithful prayed the Rosary and awaited the departure of the float specially prepared with flowers and a replica of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians marked by the joy and emotion of the pilgrims and many young people culminating in the Mass celebrated by Fr Francisco Inácio Superior of the Salesian Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) The celebration also included the crowning of the statue of Mary Help of Christians Brazil – March 2025 – The Salesian house in Jaboatão dos Guararapes hosted a gathering and council of the Salesian Family (SF) the event brought together representatives from the diverse Salesian presence in Brazil in an atmosphere of fraternity and shared mission A parallel meeting with the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) fostered meaningful intergenerational exchange strengthening ties between youth and SF groups Francisco Inácio (BRE Provincial) and Fr Joan Luís Playà (Central Delegate for the SF) and living the Salesian charism in a networked world Brazil - October 2023 -  The Salesian São Sebastião Novitiate received a visit from Fr Guido Errico of the Formation Sector on 4 and 5 October The aim of the visit was to accompany the formation process of the novitiate as it unfolds through meetings with Salesians and novices Published: Invalid Date TWO teenagers have been mauled by sharks at the same beach within a 48-hour period Both youngsters needed amputations after being brutally attacked at Piedade Beach in the Brazilian city of Jaboatao dos Guararapes Gruesome footage shows Kaylane Timoteo Freitas being pulled from the water after her arm was savaged by a shark. The 15-year-old victim also suffered injuries to her stomach and leg and had to be airlifted to hospital She had to have part of her left arm amputated following the horror attack on March 6 The stricken teen is understood -to be in a stable condition in hospital The boy, 14, was left with his femur exposed after being mauled just 547 yards away from where Kaylane was attacked. He was taken to a hospital in the city of Recife by air ambulance and had to have his right leg amputated. Paramedic Marcelo Alves told local media beachgoers have been warned not to swim in the water. there is a law that says that swimming is not allowed but people insist on going into the sea." who lives in a building overlooking the beach said she was baffled to see people remain in the water after the attack She told local media: "They [the lifeguards] are pulling people out." Swimming has been banned at Piedade Beach since 2021 due to the high number of shark attacks It is understood there are 150 signs warning beachgoers of the high risk of such attacks along a 36km lometre stretch of the Pernambuco State coast The Greater Recife area is believed to be the most deadly shark attack spot in the world This is partly because the region is home to several species of sharks which are known to be aggressive and are often found in shallow waters close to shore The increase in human activity in the waters around Recife has also led to more frequent encounters between sharks and people a third person was attacked off the coast of Pernambuco Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Brazil - February 2022 - Transferred from Curitiba to Jaboatão-Colônia the new location of the novitiate of the Provinces of São Paulo (BSP) The opening ceremony of the “São Sebastião” Salesian Novitiate was celebrated in the Basilica of “Our Lady Help of Christians” in the Salesian Colônia in Jaboatão dos Guararapes Councilor for the America South Cone Region in the presence of the Provincials of the Curatorium of the Novitiate who received a group of 15 in-formation from the three Provinces the book of the Constitutions passed from the hands of the Salesians of Curitiba to those of Jaboatão followed by the presentation of the new formation team and of the novices: 5 from the BSP Province; 8 from the BRE Province children and adolescents at the Salesian Youth Centre in Campos dos Goytacazes participated in the second edition of the "Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival" (DBGYFF) The screenings took place in the morning and also in the afternoon as the children came in around 120 children and adolescents enjoyed the 4 short films screened: "Nothing is Lost" "The Baker" and "Tijolos do Amor" -all of them Brazilian productions The screening of the short films generated a favourable environment to discuss the love that builds Peace and Solidarity which is the theme of this second edition of the festival