In the southern region of Brazil, more than 24,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to devastating floods and mudslides. Tragically, dozens of people have lost their lives in the disaster, with the death toll rising to 39 on Friday as heavy rain continues to cause chaos in the area.
Rescue workers are working tirelessly to locate missing individuals among the wreckage of collapsed buildings, bridges, and roads. Efforts are being made with the help of boats and airplanes in Rio Grande do Sul state, where over 70 people have been injured and nearly 70 remain missing.
The flooding has also caused major disruptions in transportation networks throughout the region, putting strain on dams and threatening unprecedented flooding in Porto Alegre. Many communities are facing a lack of basic necessities such as drinking water, electricity, and communication services.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited the affected areas on Thursday and pledged ample aid and supplies for those impacted by the disaster. Meanwhile, residents are fleeing their homes on trucks in an effort to escape rising floodwaters.
Despite the challenges faced by authorities and those affected by this disaster, efforts continue to provide relief and support to those impacted by floods and mudslides in southern Brazil. The situation remains dire as warnings are issued about potential dam collapses due to ongoing heavy rain that shows no signs of letting up.
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