Brazil faces deadly floods, 37 dead, dozens missing

Record-breaking floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have claimed 37 lives, with 74 missing. The state faced its fourth environmental disaster in a year, surpassing 1941 flood levels. Over 23,000 people evacuated, with cities submerged and infrastructure damaged. Governor Eduardo Leite warned of worsening conditions. The extreme weather is linked to El Niño, exacerbating the situation. Human-caused climate change is increasing the frequency of such events.