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Southern Brazil, particularly Rio Grande do Sul, is experiencing its worst flooding in 80 years, resulting in at least 116 deaths and significant displacement. The floods have left 400,000 people evacuated, with 143 still missing and 756 injured. The region is bracing for more rain, which could exacerbate the already dire situation. The floods have caused extensive damage, including power outages affecting over 451,000 people and impacting the agricultural sector, a major part of the local economy. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with both human and animal rescues reported. International aid and local relief efforts are underway to support the affected communities.
Flooding due to heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul state https://t.co/UTst5sOzjz https://t.co/rMKaOFMI2N
A drone view of the flooded area next to the Taquari River during heavy rains in the city of Encantado https://t.co/sOh7c32nqb https://t.co/Y5bezu6PF4
Hundreds of volunteers have set up a makeshift dog shelter in an abandoned, roofless warehouse in the city of Canoas, one of the hardest hit by floods in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state. https://t.co/tdQZUPQY0I
The worst isn't over as flooding is set to continue through the weekend in Brazil, the governor said. https://t.co/5Xvhh6Yuz1
Flooding due to heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul https://t.co/Vw1OKxTXmq https://t.co/LDhwQw7xkX
The death toll from deadly storms in south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state has climbed to 116, the Civil Defense agency said on Friday. Another 143 people were missing, with 756 injured and around 400,000 evacuated, according to the agency. https://t.co/YijQT3pb1m
Stunning photos show devastating scale of flooding in Brazil https://t.co/XPS9ddZtwF https://t.co/DK0csQFhBb
Record flooding in #Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state over the past week underscores vulnerabilities in the country's energy system to extreme weather, which could also slow its pace of transition to cleaner energies. https://t.co/K362HNrom3
Brazilian athletes drop Olympic dreams to help flood victims https://t.co/LikAj8nojX https://t.co/DoV5436l5n
Flood-hit Brazil braces for more chaos with heavy rains to come and nearly 2 million people affected https://t.co/tWbGDz5Clb
#NDTVWorld | South Brazil hit by worst floods in 80 years; more than 100 die, lakhs displaced #BrazilFloods https://t.co/IU5j2ZtLXi
Rains returned to Rio Grande do Sul as the death toll from historic floods in Brazil's southernmost state reached 113, according to local authorities https://t.co/gDzD3o7FXn
A YC founder from Rio Grande do Sol has also started a GoFundMe to help people devastated by the floods. Thank you @felipeclopes ♥️ https://t.co/kgZBNhInaM
Rescue organizations are evacuating stranded animals from rooftops and buildings in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul after the worst flooding in 80 years. https://t.co/qBZdiuUQpV
Hundreds of volunteers have set up a makeshift dog shelter in an abandoned, roofless warehouse in the city of Canoas, one of the hardest hit by floods in southern Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state. https://t.co/lGsLqexCsz
Brazil: The region of Rio Grande do Sul, particularly the city of Pelotas located south of Lagoa dos Patos, is facing increasing difficulties due to flooding as seen in these images from this morning. https://t.co/x1QmhYIBCm
Brazil: The UN Refugee Agency is supporting the country’s response to the devastating floods in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. @Refugees is working with local authorities to distribute relief items & assessing the needs of affected people. https://t.co/z4iZ01XyMQ
Hundreds of people have banded together inside a makeshift shelter to save dogs separated from their owners because of heavy floods in Brazil. #8NN https://t.co/1aRQY9oZtk
Dozens have been killed in major flooding in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state. A team of vets and firefighters sedated a 350kg horse and transported it using an inflatable raft. The animal had first been spotted by a news helicopter the day before 🔗 https://t.co/3ZvVVL7e9b https://t.co/DynaX4QFkw
Deadly floods in Brazil hit exports hard https://t.co/ZVD9jRuOmu via @splash_247
Death toll from floods in southern Brazil hits 113 https://t.co/2veP5bWSg6 https://t.co/PyaTEhuWPg
VIDEO: Some 400 municipalities have been hit by the worst natural calamity ever to hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with at least 107 people dead and hundreds injured. https://t.co/TVrRWir5jT
'WE HEARD THE BARKING': Makeshift shelter saves hundreds of dogs amid Brazil floods https://t.co/lIQzl34fVz https://t.co/6CeDSl3l6N
* DEATH TOLL FROM FLOODS IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL CLIMBS TO 113, SAYS CIVIL DEFENSE @reuters #BrazilFloods
Devastating Kenya floods kill hundreds and leave thousands more homeless. The country’s wet season, which began in March, has brought some of the most catastrophic weather seen in years. Link here 🔗 https://t.co/HKJmuZv3Xy
The heavy floods in Brazil have caused death and widespread damage, thousands of people have been evacuated. As the world heats up, there will be more extreme weather. This affects everyone, everywhere. #Brazil #Floods https://t.co/n0hyd9bPIS
The already reduced soybean crop prospects in Brazil have run into even more issues due to heavy rains and deadly floods in Rio Grande do Sul https://t.co/eDgRkoNam0
Devastating floods have led to the deaths of more than 100 people in Brazil after heavy rain lashed the southern region of Rio Grande do Sul this week. Thousands are now homeless and many households are without electricity and running water. https://t.co/YYOOVm2Gvs
In addition to operations to rescue dogs from floods in Brazil, horses and cats are also being rescued https://t.co/b4ekYr3z3C
Intense Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa https://t.co/yaWRLseQ7X
Photos show 'apocalyptic' floods submerging south Brazil https://t.co/yihLYI7D5e https://t.co/wgXmar09PU
Today’s essential read: Worst flooding in 80 years hits Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul
🇧🇷BRAZIL FLOODS - THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS KILLED The flooding in Brazil has been catastrophic. Almost 100 human lives, and countless animals lost. There are over 350k farms in Rio de Sol - the area hit hardest by the flooding. https://t.co/BIHpJbn4HQ
'Heavy flooding in southern Brazil has hit food storage facilities in lower areas while hampering the shipping of grains to port, jeopardizing the nation's exports & wreaking havoc to the economy of ... a large soy, rice, wheat & meat producer' https://t.co/CH5UdVY3eY
At least 107 killed as flood ravages south Brazil, region braces for more rains #Brazil #floods #heavyrains https://t.co/dceY42VB2j
My heart goes out to the people of Brazil, who are experiencing a historic natural disaster. I am closely monitoring the situation and exploring ways to help. This extreme weather is yet another stark reminder that we must work together to confront the climate crisis head-on. https://t.co/0fl6pc6Sfa
Soldiers rescue a man clinging to a fence during flooding in Port Alegre, Brazil. Over 100 people have died in the floods in southern Brazil https://t.co/Nlu5L1jiil https://t.co/QrezUmoDSz
This nighttime imagery of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil shows the extent of the power outages due to flooding from last weeks heavy rain. Over 1.3 million people have been affected by the floods with 451,000 without power. https://t.co/sBWopxKioN
We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the severe flooding in south Brazil and extend our heartfelt condolences to all affected by this tragedy. We stand ready to offer support to our Brazilian partners.
spotted on christ the redeemer statue “sos” for those affected by devastating floods in rio grande do sul—looking more and more like brazil's katrina https://t.co/OuNXAlhiqI
This terrified horse was finally rescued by a team in a boat.. but more than 100 people have died in the dreadful flooding https://t.co/BR6maVISEj
Soldiers rescued a man clinging to a fence in a flooded area of Port Alegre, Brazil. The death toll from the floods in southern Brazil has crossed 100 https://t.co/Nlu5L1jiil https://t.co/yMZwZfx0Gf
Our thoughts are with everyone in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil impacted by the devastating flooding. We’ve activated our AWS Disaster Response team in the region. They’re working with https://t.co/hWGRDMRwTn to capture high-resolution aerial images of flooded areas in order to…
Heavy rains & severe flooding across East Africa have caused widespread devastation, severely impacting people who were already displaced. @Refugees is responding by distributing relief items & setting up emergency shelters. https://t.co/FcG5jkjWtr https://t.co/wqpZA1lmft
Thinking about the people of Brazil and the communities in Rio Grande do Sul impacted by the devastating floods. Amazon’s Disaster Relief team is working with humanitarian aid organizations on the ground to help get food, blankets, and hygiene kits to families in need. We’re also…
Central & South American media coverage of the floods in Brazil that have so far claimed 90 lives. #NarrativeIntelligence https://t.co/fujOjQQwl5
Deaths in Brazil floods rise to 107, horse rescued from rooftop https://t.co/nLxtfs8fBO https://t.co/XrikQyfBzS
Prolific thunderstorms have been pummelling Southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul for days leading to historic flooding. For perspective, you can fit all of the UK in the bullseye. https://t.co/OTIeGeWWzC
Teams raced against the clock Thursday to deliver aid to flood-stricken communities in southern Brazil before the arrival of new storms forecast to batter the region again ➡️https://t.co/PE1iLdlFUO https://t.co/oSeNGsb9cJ
Moment deputy mayor on jet ski rescues horse from drowning in Brazil with a lasso as death toll reached 107: 'We would never let him die' https://t.co/gWj7dvKRgC https://t.co/cwDt8dnjC4
Destructive flooding in Brazil ⤵️ Strong storms brought torrential rain to Rio Grande do Sul. In some areas, more than 300 millimeters (12 inches) of rain fell in less than a week. #Landsat captured Porto Alegre’s flooded downtown area on May 8. https://t.co/fE4bcdIrIe https://t.co/Jbgh9E6XEa
Rains return to flooded southern Brazil, interrupting rescues https://t.co/BvVZkC0QiL
Spare a thought and a prayer for those devastated by flooding in Brazil. Epic disaster, and a real test for the government https://t.co/nza9mM5rmQ via @climate
Really sad to see the scale of devastation in Brazil https://t.co/T48EJVuYXP
UMass Prof. @IsabellaMWeber reports that torrential rain in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in ~300 cities. Just more confirmation of Hanke's School Boy’s Theory of History: It's just one damn thing after another. https://t.co/OOecNISFap
It looks like rescuers have reached the stranded horse in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 🥰🙏 #SalvemOCavaloDeCanoas https://t.co/YA6PesMoy4
Millions in Brazil brace for more severe weather https://t.co/RKJW9X1Pzw
At least 128 people are still missing, the state's civil defense authority said, urging people living close to the Patos lagoon south of Porto Alegre to leave their homes immediately. #BrazilFloods https://t.co/VG6AozADPn
VIDEO: Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue lights up with messages appealing for donations for the flood victims in Rio do Grande Sul. The state in southern Brazil has been hit by torrential rains and flooding, leaving at least 100 people dead. https://t.co/0b8IOlfJcN
Brazil Floods Worst In 80 Yrs | Devastation, Dramatic Rescue On Cam | Houses Submerged, Over 100 Dead #TNDIGITALVIDEOS https://t.co/IE0GPDk6Pa
A horse trapped on a house roof in Canoas due to floods in Rio Grande do Sul has caused a social media frenzy. Despite efforts, the horse remains stuck, prompting calls for faster rescue with #SalvemOCavaloDeCanoas trending. https://t.co/D8mTuMqS7F
Brazil’s floods signal a make-or-break moment for Lula’s presidency https://t.co/6AjzQGbbgH
#Watch: Helicopter footage from Canoas in Rio Grande Do Sul in Brazil shows a horse on a rooftop after flooding hit the region. #Horse #Brazil #BrazilFloods https://t.co/XD6NcxeKtS
Brazil's Lula is racing to deliver relief to the flood-battered south. But he faces political risk if response falls short of need https://t.co/6dMkoqAW3I
Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is being inundated by its worst flooding in 80 years, killing 100 people and rendering thousands homeless. Rains are expected to persist over the weekend https://t.co/N9rOHAKeSF
Rodrygo last night. ‘RS’ is Rio Grande do Sul. The state’s biggest city Porto Alegre and the surrounding areas have been devastated by floods. The people there need help. https://t.co/Iu9F5KOlGP https://t.co/3ZHMT4wNIp
Videos: Brazil's 'worst natural calamity' closes airport, floods roads https://t.co/9vmvtqgN0O
Southern Brazil Faces Risk of New Storms Amid Floods, 128 Still Missing Click here to read more #Brazil #BrazilFloods #BrazilRains https://t.co/Ph431js5a1
🚨🇧🇷 FOOTAGE OF BRAZIL FLOODS AFTERMATH Massive floods in Porto Alegre, Brazil, create extensive damage. Source: NewsLiberdade on X https://t.co/5u51q8CxR6
My wife's hometown in Brazil has been devastated by the recent floods, which have killed 100 people so far and left >500k without electricity or water. The rains start again in a few days. The Brazil Foundation is accepting donations for immediate help: https://t.co/ufS8VVexTD
Weeks of heavy rainfall & flooding in East Africa has affected 637,000 people, resulting in widespread displacement. @UNmigration is providing assistance and calling for greater efforts to help those impacted by the climate crisis. https://t.co/yQA3ADxVsO
This Brazilian man is using a wheel loader to help rescue people impacted by floods in Brazil's Eldorado do Sul https://t.co/QJtEMn3JGf