Southern Rio Grande do Sul state is grappling with severe Brazil floods that have resulted in loss of life and widespread displacement. At least 90 people have lost their lives due to the floods. Rescue efforts are underway, but the situation remains dire.
Authorities and rescue teams are working tirelessly to save lives. Desperate rescues are taking place as floodwaters continue to rise. Thousands of residents in affected areas are facing critical shortages of water and electricity. The inundation of entire towns has disrupted essential services.
Families have been forced to flee their homes, seeking safety from the rising waters. The scale of displacement is immense, and humanitarian organizations are mobilizing to provide aid.
The flooding in Porto Alegre, the state capital, has resulted in a near-complete isolation of the city. The airport and bus station are shut down, and major roads are impassable due to the deluge.
Persistent heavy rains since last week have led to the swelling of rivers, submerging entire towns, and causing extensive damage to infrastructure, including roads and bridges.
In Porto Alegre, a city with a population of 1.3 million situated along the Guaiba River, residents are grappling with severe shortages. Supermarket shelves are bare, gas stations are closed, and shops are rationing sales of essential items like bottled water.