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The government has declared a state of emergency in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
The situation worsened due to heavy rains, floods and landslides in the southern parts of Brazil. According to the State Security Agency, 58 people have died so far due to the floods. More than 74 people were injured. Due to a flood, more than 70 thousand people had to leave their homes.
Apart from that, 67 people were reported missing. The city of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, was the most affected by floods. 300 municipalities have been affected by the storms that have hit Rio Grande do Sul since Monday (April 28).
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The city of Canoas in the state of Rio Grande do Sul is completely submerged in water.
Due to floods, people had to live on the roofs of their houses.
People are being rescued from flood-affected areas by helicopters.
Due to the rain, the rescue team is facing difficulty in reaching the people.
Due to floods, more than 70 thousand people had to leave their homes.
People are taken to schools, rescue centers and other safe places.
responsible for climate change
Brazil’s president, Lula da Silva, visited flood-affected areas and promised help from the central government. He also blamed climate change for the floods and rains. The Brazilian Meteorological Department also said that El Niño is responsible for the increasing intensity of rainfall.
Rivers are flowing at peak level
There is a danger of a dam collapsing due to rain in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. The Guava River, which flows through the city, is at a record height of 5.04 meters, the highest since 1941. The rescue forces are having difficulty rescuing people. Roads were destroyed and bridges washed away due to flowing water.
According to local officials, the rescue forces are trying to take people to safe places. Porto Alegre Airport was suspended indefinitely on Friday 3 May. The meteorological department has issued a warning of heavy rain for the next few days.
People lack drinking water
More than 3 hydro plants were closed due to heavy rains in the city. As a result, there is a shortage of potable water in the city. 5 lakh people do not get potable water. Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leyte said his state would need a “Marshall Plan” of massive investment to rebuild after the disaster. We have not seen such a situation until today. This is the worst situation ever in the country.
Porto Alegre Mayor Sebastião Malo advised people to evacuate flood-prone areas after another river in the city, the Garavatai, rose above the danger mark on Saturday. He promised people help.
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