Southern Brazil Faces Severe Flooding Crisis
Record rainfall and rising river levels have led to widespread devastation, displacing over 600,000 residents and raising concerns of climate migration.
Overview
- At least 149 people have died and 127 are missing due to the flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.
- More than 2.1 million people have been affected, with over 155,000 homes destroyed.
- The Guaíba River in Porto Alegre reached historic levels, exacerbating the crisis.
- Federal and state governments are providing financial aid and resources for reconstruction.
- Experts attribute the extreme weather to climate change and the El Niño phenomenon.