Southern Brazil, particularly Rio Grande do Sul, is experiencing catastrophic flooding, described as the worst in 80 years, leading to significant loss of life and widespread displacement. The floods have claimed at least 136 lives, with 116 confirmed dead, 143 missing, and 756 injured. Around 400,000 people have been evacuated. Rescue efforts include evacuating stranded animals and setting up shelters for displaced pets. The UN and local authorities are distributing relief items and assessing needs. The flooding has also impacted Brazil's energy system and delayed its transition to cleaner energies. More rain is expected, exacerbating the situation.
Brazil floods kill 143, government announces emergency spending https://t.co/fy5Fmijylj https://t.co/n0puFVwjya
⚠️ DEATH TOLL FROM RAINS IN BRAZIL'S SOUTH REACHES 143, GOVT ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY SPENDING Full Story → https://t.co/Fs5Nj1krwE
The rain continued to soak waterlogged southern #Brazil, bringing fresh misery to victims of the flooding that has killed 136 people so far. The civil defence agency said, heavy rains last week caused rivers in the agricultural state to overflow, leaving 806 injured and 125… https://t.co/tMd3aHALB4
34 dead in Indonesia after Sumatra struck by floods, volcanic material https://t.co/pprCMJp2Pj
Heavy rain brought floods and landslides to #Indonesia's province of West Sumatra, killing at least 28, with four still missing. The national disaster management agency said that flooding since Saturday night had brought mud to the Tanah Datar regency, affecting five… https://t.co/1GgYVOYt2x
Heavy rains, cold lava and mud flowing down a volcano's slopes on Indonesia’s Sumatra island triggered flash floods that killed at least 15 people and injured several others, officials said. https://t.co/aZkQByPHK8
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The death toll from the flash floods in three areas of West Sumatra on Saturday night has risen to 27 people as of Sunday at 14:30 WIB according to the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPDP) https://t.co/J5Cb3msv3Q
Heavy rain brought floods and landslides to Indonesia's province of West Sumatra, killing at least 28, with four still missing, authorities said on May 12. https://t.co/vIu0n1s0Hs
Another video showing how quickly the floodwater arrived in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. I'm surprised the casualty figures aren't much higher (maybe they are. I don't know how transparent the Brazilian government are).... https://t.co/l0SPiVFAsr
Taliban's interior ministry reported 153 deaths from #flashfloods in northern Afghanistan across three provinces #Taliban | #Afghanistan https://t.co/iYmw5ywJaV
At least 15 killed and several injured after flash floods and cold lava flow from volcano hit western #Indonesia.
The rain continued to soak waterlogged southern Brazil on Saturday, bringing fresh misery to victims of flooding that has killed 136 people so far. https://t.co/fpwJBEQkxX
At least 14 people, including several children, have been killed after flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano hit Indonesia, say rescue officials ⤵️ https://t.co/0uoNa90EvU
🚨🇮🇩FLASH FLOODS: 15 DEAD, 100+ HOMES DESTROYED Heavy rains and cold lava flows from Mount Marapi triggered flash floods in West Sumatra, Indonesia, killing at least 15 and injuring several. Over 100 houses were submerged in Agam and Tanah Datar districts, with rescue… https://t.co/Q7FgjYNpu3
Indonesia floods, landslides kill 28, four missing https://t.co/P9jjA8ydU1 https://t.co/zeTxtCCxQ5
"I thought they had drowned..." These lost dogs were reunited with their owners at a shelter in flood-hit southern Brazil. https://t.co/NVZvoU0v35
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🇧🇷CATASTROPHIC FLOODS IN BRAZIL: U.S PROMISES HELP AS NEW STORMS APPROACH Brazil braces for further devastation as new rains intensify the flooding crisis in Rio Grande do Sul. Over 537,000 people have been displaced and 92,000 homes damaged. Biden: "I am saddened by the loss… https://t.co/DGuv59zRIw https://t.co/wwAQMvpHts
12 dead after Indonesia flash floods, cold lava flow #ARYNews https://t.co/86NduLQ156
Death toll from floods in Brazil climbs to 136 #ARYNews https://t.co/Ilv8wHwFE0
Flooding forecast to worsen in Brazil’s south, where many who remain are poor https://t.co/KdpUlcHqal
Pray for Rio Grande do Sul 🙏🇧🇷 @gabrielpec01 dedicates his goal to the people of Rio Grande do Sul after the recent floods https://t.co/DrjZsIi17S
JUST IN: President Biden says “the United States is working to provide necessary assistance to the Brazilian people,” following devastating flooding. In a statement moments ago, Biden wrote, “Jill and I are deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the… https://t.co/fB1R6Xiu3G
Tornado In #Brazil? Video Of Twister In Rio Grande do Sul Sparks Concerns https://t.co/WCTbMuHPHt
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More than 120 people killed in #Brazil due to flash floods https://t.co/7ijcD7yH2w
Lost dogs were reunited with their owners at a shelter in flood-hit southern Brazil. https://t.co/ED0WHLmbzd
The fallout from heavy rain in Brazil is sadly apparent as video shows submerged homes stretching as far as the eye can see in this aerial footage. https://t.co/8Z48aXSfQO
The flooding in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil https://t.co/clseQVmVsn
To help Brazil with historical flood that has affected more than 400 cities with 126 lives lost and 1.7 million people affected, the US sends... $120k, matching Metallica's donation 😬 https://t.co/KejW55SFKR
Drone footage shows the devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sol https://t.co/tow9tP6ITY
The makeshift shelter, about the size of a soccer field, has taken in hundreds of canines from inundated areas since Sunday. Every hour between 20 and 30 dogs arrive, many injured after having been run over or nearly drowned. https://t.co/mS5sJLr3uj
For days, the harrowing sight of a horse stranded on a rooftop gripped an entire nation already grappling with catastrophic flooding. After tireless efforts, rescuers finally reached the helpless animal, bringing it to safety. https://t.co/AA4qvLQUwQ
Authorities say more than 110 people have died, almost 150 are missing, and more than 300,000 people have been displaced by the floods. https://t.co/mS5sJLr3uj
Residents of the state of Rio Grande do Sul were bracing for a weekend of heavy rainfall, hitting just as waters that turned city streets into rivers had begun to subside. The deluge has affected almost 2 million people, leaving 126 dead and 756 injured. https://t.co/ngSDTM8iJ0 https://t.co/kPDkUGkFul
More heavy rain is forecast for Brazil’s already flooded Rio Grande do Sul state, where many of those remaining are poor people with limited ability to move to less dangerous areas. https://t.co/zrz3thG1LW
#Brazil | A devastating flash flood claimed more than 120 lives after heavy rainstorms pummeled the area. Authorities stated that 756 injured individuals have been hospitalized, while 141 people reported missing. Search-and-rescue operations are still underway. #BrazilFloods https://t.co/6lp7CPecdb
They treat and feed sick, hungry or injured dogs, hoping to reunite them with their owners, and they were working at full speed Friday morning as renewed heavy rains are forecast in the region over the weekend. https://t.co/mS5sJLr3uj
Unprecedented flooding in #Brazil has shattered records unseen in 150 years, starkly illustrating the severe humanitarian impacts of extreme weather events and climate change. Full solidarity from @UNOCHA and partners and we stand ready to support the Government's response. https://t.co/3ib8cEcTzp
Death toll from floods in Brazil's south climbs to 136 https://t.co/BmxsBLj26k https://t.co/Jbl6z7XG1V
The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state has climbed to 136, local civil defense said on Saturday, up from 126 the previous day, while another 125 people remain unaccounted for. https://t.co/DQQReviP79
Thousands in Uruguay are displaced because of floods and heavy rain https://t.co/3Prj9NCV6A
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's latest update. https://t.co/3ToLHCYtP3
Brazil is preparing for more rains and colder temperatures that threaten to deepen a historic flood crisis in the south https://t.co/xXZ6Rn9v2O
Uruguay is trying to cope with the ravages of battering rains that displaced more than 2,000 people https://t.co/oHx03QjLKE
Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul is expecting more rain this weekend, as it grapples with the fallout of last week's fatal floods. At least 126 people have died and many thousands have been displaced from their homes. https://t.co/PGCdo8Zn6N
Death toll in Afghanistan floods rises to 151, says Taliban interior ministry https://t.co/U4ghZV07mV https://t.co/rZm2AyftSV
#Brazil's oil regulator ANP dialed back the reduced biofuels mandatory blend in Rio Grande do Sul state to four cities amid the recent flooding in the region. #oott https://t.co/K362HNrom3
Flooding forecast to worsen in Brazil's south, where often only the poor remain https://t.co/ivl8gNm3Lf
Brazil floods drive thousands from their homes https://t.co/M3qw4SHzrg
Over 120 dead, millions affected as fresh rains hit flood-ravaged Brazil https://t.co/DEGmchinkq
"I thought they had drowned but thank God they are fine." These lost dogs were reunited with their owners at a shelter in flood-hit southern Brazil. https://t.co/P08ugnDivi
Flooding in Brazil is set to continue through the weekend https://t.co/NVmzcC2PiI https://t.co/ZqkjQZLIsr
There is no end in sight for the rainfall which has blanketed one state this week, with storm and flash flooding warnings now in place. https://t.co/Kd9ZHFi5Pp
Conditions are expected to take a turn for the worse in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul with more rain expected through the weekend. https://t.co/03boQqWYtT
Brazilian rowers Evaldo Becker and Piedro Tuchtenhagen, due to compete in qualifying for the #Paris2024 Olympics, are giving up their Olympic dreams to help those affected by the deadly flooding in southern Brazil https://t.co/cqQG95Pvyt https://t.co/kukNWbGW77
#Watch | Uruguay grapples with devastating floods, forcing thousands to seek shelter #Uruguay https://t.co/3N65dbqo05
🐴 How Did It Get There!? Horse Saved from Rooftop as Horrific Flooding Torments Brazil Incredible footage shows the moment a horse was rescued from the roof of a building in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. The animal was sedated and moved onto a inflatable raft to… https://t.co/9HMRZDxuya
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
Brazil's government urged the country's soccer officials to suspend all tournaments on Friday because of massive floods in the south. https://t.co/GMR7UHLVhO
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
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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
Data Center Industry Mobilizes for Brazilian Flood Recovery #datacenter https://t.co/OzAwyh4kmx
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