Floods and landslides in New Zealand

The Brazilian government was deeply saddened to learn of the floods and landslides on New Zealand’s North Island. More than one hundred people were affected, including the deceased,  those buried, and others affected by flooding and power outages.

The Brazilian government extends its condolences to the families of the victims and expresses its solidarity with the government and the people of New Zealand.

The increasing occurrence of such events in different regions of the world underscores the urgent need for coordinated international action to address the climate crisis.

There are no reports of Brazilians among the victims. The consular emergency service of the Embassy of Brazil in Wellington is available to  nationals who may be affected at +64 21 473351.