Óbidos declares emergency situation after extreme drought and advance of forest fires

Óbidos City Hall, in western Pará, declared an emergency due to the impacts of severe drought and the spread of forest fires. The measure was made official by Mayor Jaime Barbosa da Silva in view of the damage caused by the lack of rain, the historic reduction in river levels and the fires that threaten the region.

The climate crisis directly affects residents of urban and rural areas. According to the municipal administration, water scarcity has compromised the functioning of artesian wells, leaving communities without water. Furthermore, rural producers face serious losses in crops and livestock, which increases the risk of food insecurity for affected families.

With the declaration of emergency, which is valid for 180 days, all municipal bodies are mobilized to act in relief and reconstruction actions. The city hall is authorized to waive tenders for the purchase of materials, hiring of services and carrying out works necessary to contain the effects of the disaster.