Brazil floods: Death toll at 83, many missing
CNN — May 6, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC
Summary: At least 83 people have died in catastrophic floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. 276 are injured, 111 missing, and 121,000 displaced. Over 850,000 people in 345 municipalities are affected. 1,000 firefighters are conducting rescue missions. Extreme weather events have been increasing in the region. The climate crisis, fueled by human activities, is intensifying global extreme weather.
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