Devastating Floods in Southern Brazil Claim Lives and Displace Thousands
Intense rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul has resulted in at least 10 fatalities, with ongoing rescue efforts by the Brazilian Air Force.
- At least 10 people have died and 21 remain missing in Rio Grande do Sul due to severe flooding.
- More than 3,300 individuals have been forced to evacuate their homes, with significant damage reported across the state.
- Electricity and water supply disruptions have affected wide areas, exacerbating the crisis.
- Brazilian Air Force deployed for rescue operations, focusing on stranded and isolated communities.
- El Niño is attributed as a contributing factor to the extreme weather conditions affecting the region.