At least 56 killed in Brazil floods; state declares calamity
CNN — May 4, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC
Summary: At least 56 people have died, 67 are missing, and 74 are injured in floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. 281 municipalities are affected, with over 67,000 people impacted, 10,000 displaced, and 4,500 in shelters. The state declared a calamity, and the president visited. Extreme weather events are increasing due to the climate crisis. Last year was the hottest on record.
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