Brazil floods death toll rises to 83, dozens remain missing
May 6, 2024 · CNN — The death toll from a series of catastrophic floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 83, the state’s civil defense unit said Monday. Authorities...
Brazil floods: Hundreds of Rio Grande do Sul towns under water - BBC
May 7, 2024 · Heavy rains which caused widespread flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul have left hundreds of towns under water. At least 85 people died in the floods and about...
Flooding in Southern Brazil: Images of Rio Grande do Sul …
May 8, 2024 · Torrential rains have drenched the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, home to 11 million people, since late April and have triggered severe flooding that has submerged entire towns,...
Brazil floods: Dam collapses and death toll rises in Rio Grande do Sul
Officials say another 60 people are missing in Rio Grande do Sul state. About 15,000 residents have fled their homes since Saturday. At least 500,000 people are without power and clean...
Brazil floods: Threat of new storms loom after 100 killed | AP News
May 9, 2024 · PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — As major floods engulfed entire cities in the northern part of the Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state last week, meteorologist Estael Sias knew the water would drain into capital Porto Alegre’s metropolitan region and that she would need to find a safe place.
At least 100 dead and dozens still missing amid devastating ... - CBS News
May 8, 2024 · Nearly 400 municipalities have been affected by the worst natural calamity ever to hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with hundreds of people injured and 160,000 forced from their homes.
Brazil floods: Lula seeks state of emergency after 85 dead in rain ...
May 7, 2024 · CANOAS, Brazil, May 6 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva asked Congress on Monday to recognize a state of public calamity for the heavy rains that have killed at least 85...
Brazil floods death toll nears 90 as rescue efforts continue ... - CBS News
May 6, 2024 · A drone view shows the flooded city center of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, May 5, 2024. Renan Mattos/REUTERS. The floods had killed at least 83 people in the state by...
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days
May 6, 2024 · Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday.
Brazil floods: Residents stranded on rooftops in Rio Grande do Sul
May 1, 2024 · At least 10 people have died and more than 20 are missing after storms caused flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Helicopters are flying over the region searching...