João Pessoa battles intense rainstorms with civil‑defense alerts and governor’s on‑site response

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) renewed yellow and orange alerts for João Pessoa, forecasting rain rates of 30‑60 mm per hour, daily totals of up to 100 mm, and winds of 60‑100 km/h. In the 24 hours to 27 June, the city recorded 91.4 mm of rain, bringing the June total to 162.2 mm—about 44 % of the historical average. The Municipal Civil‑Defense Coordination (Compdec‑JP) kept teams on standby, monitoring river levels, slopes and barriers, and issued safety instructions: avoid sheltering under trees, stay off flooded roads, and contact the 24‑hour hotline (WhatsApp 98831‑6885, phone 199) for assistance.

Governor Lucas Ribeiro visited the hardest‑hit neighborhoods of Santa Emília de Rodat and Três Lagoas on 27 June, meeting residents and ordering emergency measures such as food‑basket distribution and river dredging to reduce future flooding. The state’s emergency task force continued to monitor at‑risk municipalities, providing shelter in schools where needed.

The Health Secretariat warned that the humid, rainy season combined with large crowds at June festivals raises the risk of influenza and other respiratory infections. Officials urged hand‑washing, ventilation of indoor spaces and up‑to‑date vaccination, especially for children and the elderly.

Separately, the municipal HPV vaccination campaign for adolescents aged 15‑19 remains active through 30 June, with mobile units operating in several shopping centers and health centres. Required documents include a photo ID, CPF or SUS card, and the vaccination record.