Flooding in Brazil: 90 dead, 131 missing, 155,000 homeless
The Guardian — May 8, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
Summary: Heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have caused flooding, resulting in 90 deaths, 131 missing, and 155,000 homeless. A state of emergency is declared in 397 out of 497 towns. Rescue operations are ongoing. The Taquari River and various areas in Porto Alegre are heavily affected. The situation is dire, with widespread destruction of infrastructure and displacement of residents.
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