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Heavy rains in southern Brazil kill at least 55

RTE.ie — May 5, 2024, 02:00 AM UTC

Summary: Heavy rains in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state caused 55 deaths, with 74 missing and 69,000 displaced. Storms affected two-thirds of the state's cities, leading to road and bridge destruction, landslides, and dam collapses. Porto Alegre faced severe flooding, suspending airport operations. State Governor called for a recovery "Marshall Plan." President Lula pledged support. Climate change may be intensifying extreme weather patterns in the region.

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    Flooding in Brazil: 90 dead, 131 missing, 155,000 homeless (The Guardian)
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    Brazil floods: Death toll at 83, many missing (CNN)
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    Flooding kills 66 in southern Brazil, rescue efforts underway (DAWN.com)
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    Flooding death toll in south Brazil rises to 75 (The Guardian)
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    57 dead, 69,000 displaced in Brazil's severe rains (The Guardian)
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    At least 56 killed in Brazil floods; state declares calamity (CNN)
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    Flooding in Rio Grande do Sul kills 39, 68 missing (ABC News)
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    South and Southeast Asia face severe heat wave, record temperatures (The Associated Press)
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    Southern Brazil faces deadliest floods in 80+ years; 39 dead (The Associated Press)
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    Brazil faces deadly floods, 37 dead, dozens missing (The Guardian)
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    Torrential rain in Brazil kills 13, more missing (The New York Times)
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