In Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, 10 people have been confirmed dead and 21 remain missing following severe weather events that unleashed torrential rains earlier this week. Governor Eduardo Leite described the situation as critical during a press conference on Wednesday, indicating that the state is facing its worst disaster in history.
Governor Eduardo Leite has reached out to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for federal assistance as the state braces for conditions to worsen. President Lula is scheduled to visit the affected areas on Thursday to assess the situation firsthand.
The relentless storms have caused unprecedented damage across Rio Grande do Sul, isolating several towns after the collapse of bridges and the destruction of roads due to floods and mudslides. In response, Governor Eduardo Leite has suspended all school activities for the remainder of the week and called for the armed forces’ involvement in disaster response and coordination efforts.
As of now, over 3,400 people have been displaced, with flooding impacting 114 municipalities across the state. State authorities have issued warnings of a high flood risk throughout Rio Grande do Sul, predicting heavy rainfall to continue. The regional government’s latest bulletin also forecasts severe flooding in various river basins and potential flash floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous areas.
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