In southern Brazil, more than 24,000 people have been displaced from their homes due to floods and mudslides. The toll rose to 39 on Friday as heavy rain continued to wreak havoc in the region. Rescue workers are scouring through debris, searching for those missing in the disaster.
In Rio Grande do Sul, nearly 70 people have been injured and over 70 are still missing. Flooding has cut off access to major highways, and dams across the state are under strain, threatening Porto Alegre with unprecedented flooding. Many communities are facing disruptions in essential services like drinking water, electricity and communication connections.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited the affected areas and promised that there would be no shortage of aid and supplies to support those impacted by the disaster. Despite this, residents in towns like Eldorado do Sul have had to flee their homes, seeking refuge from rising floodwaters. The situation remains dire as rescue efforts continue and dam collapses loom as a possibility.
The situation is dire in southern Brazil where floods and mudslides have forced over 24,000 people from their homes. With dozens of people losing their lives due to heavy rainfall that continues to cause devastation in the region.
Rescue workers are working tirelessly to search through collapsed houses, bridges and roads for those reported missing. Boats and airplanes have been used to assist in the search efforts but conditions remain challenging.
In Rio Grande do Sul alone, over 70 people have been injured and almost 70 are still missing due to flooding that has cut off access to major highways leading