Catastrophic Floods Ravage Southern Brazil, Leaving Dozens Dead and Thousands Displaced

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva calls for urgent climate action as historic rainfall cripples Rio Grande do Sul, highlighting the global impact of climate change.

Record-breaking floods in Rio Grande do Sul have resulted in at least 78 fatalities and over 20,000 homeless, with entire cities submerged.
The Guaíba River reached unprecedented levels, causing widespread destruction and forcing major infrastructure closures, including the Porto Alegre airport.
President Lula, visibly moved by the devastation, advocates for a national strategy to better prepare for and respond to climatic disasters.
Local and international rescue efforts intensify, with thousands of soldiers and volunteers mobilized to aid affected communities.
The disaster underscores the disproportionate impact of global climate change on less wealthy nations, prompting calls for international responsibility and action.

South China Morning Post