Weather Alert: U.S. Consulate General Recife, Brazil (April 7-8, 2026) 

Location: Throughout Pernambuco

Event: The Pernambuco Water and Climate Agency issued an alert related to heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the state today and tomorrow.

Actions to Take:

• Monitor the local news for updates.
• Visit the Pernambuco Water and Climate Agency (APAC) Instagram page  for updated rainfall information.
• Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
• Move to higher ground or higher floors to avoid rising waters.
• Contact police or other authorities if you encounter dangerous conditions and follow warnings and directions provided. If you have an emergency, call 190.
• Notify friends and family of your safety.

Assistance:
U.S. Consulate General Recife
Rua Goncalves Maia, 163, Boa Vista
50070-125 – Recife, PE
Phone: (81) 4042-0050
After-Hours Emergencies: (81) 3416-3050
Email: RecifeACS@state.gov

For more information:

• See the State Department’s travel website  for Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Brazil Country Specific Information .
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil on Instagram , Facebook , and X .
• U.S. citizens in Brazil can receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and Consulates via WhatsApp. To follow the U.S. Citizens in Brazil WhatsApp Channel, click here using your device with WhatsApp installed. You can unfollow the channel at any time.