Piranhas, Brazil, declares emergency due to drought

The municipality of Piranhas, located in the Sertão region of Alagoas, Brazil, has declared a state of emergency due to severe drought conditions. The decree, signed by Mayor Tiago Torres Freitas, is valid for 180 days and aims to address the lack of potable water and the resulting economic damage.

The drought has significantly impacted local families' access to drinking water and has caused losses in primary production, which is a vital part of the local economy. Under the emergency status, municipal agencies can be mobilized to implement response measures, aid in recovery efforts, and mitigate socio-economic impacts.

This new decree, numbered 31, revokes a previous emergency decree issued on September 8. The situation is classified under the Brazilian Classification and Codification of Disasters (Cobrade) code 1.4.1.1.0.