Severe flooding in Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul has resulted in the deaths of at least 147 people, with 127 individuals still missing. More than two million people have been affected by the floods, leading to half a million residents being displaced. The ongoing devastation has prompted discussions on climate migration and the need for residents to consider relocating to higher ground. The floods have also crossed the border into Argentina, forcing evacuations. UFC fighter Michel Pereira has been actively involved in rescue missions, saving stranded individuals and animals from the disaster.
UFC fighter Michael Pereira is out saving animals after the floods in Brazil https://t.co/60qV84wH2C
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Torrential rains have been battering the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul for almost three weeks. Some are already assessing a high economic cost https://t.co/v5XZPvTv2T 👇
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⚠️Uprooted by Brazil floods, foreign refugees ‘start all over again’ 'It seems that disaster is always chasing us,' said a Haitian refugee who lost friends and family in the 2010 earthquake — only to see his home in Brazil destroyed by the floods https://t.co/E32nBrjsu3
Report: Brazil floods could take over a month to recede as 538,000 remain displaced https://t.co/FNXtC3seX1 #FoxWeather
⚠️ COST TO REBUILD BRAZIL STATE AFTER FLOODS TO BE HIGHER THAN INITIALLY THOUGHT, GOVERNOR SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/j58gjZhGP8 The governor of Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul said on Friday that the costs of rebuilding the state after devastating floods… https://t.co/GFrnxzUzzN
The sending of humanitarian aid from the Brazilian community living in Portugal 🇵🇹 to flood victims in Rio Grande do Sul began today. Nearly 300kg of donations will arrive in 🇧🇷 in a partnership between @ABCGovBr, @LATAM_BRA, Embassy of 🇧🇷 in Lisbon and @mporoficial. https://t.co/bMsSvkEppD
Tens of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans who found refuge in southern Brazil after escaping hunger, violence and natural disasters are being forced once more to rebuild lives now wrecked by record flooding in Rio Grande do Sul state https://t.co/QDaDqIn8kA
Huge floods in Brazil’s south are a harbinger of disasters to come https://t.co/YMm24WPSes
UFC middleweight Michel Pereira assisted in rescue efforts after massive floods in Brazil, helping multiple people and stranded dogs. 👏🥹 https://t.co/VWc0WDeBSx
⚠️ UPROOTED BY BRAZIL FLOODS, FOREIGN REFUGEES 'START ALL OVER AGAIN' Full Story → https://t.co/2kXjK7wD6h Tens of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans who found refuge in southern Brazil after escaping hunger, violence and natural disasters are being forced once more to… https://t.co/sIFSktQ2bw
UFC fighter Michel Pereira is still out saving animals after the recent floods in Brazil https://t.co/9NWIAe3Y6l
Michel Pereira rescues a dog from the flooding in Brazil 👏❤️ 🎥 @UfcPereira #UFC #MMA https://t.co/Wzsrdu5Jn6
⚠️ BRAZIL FLOODING FORCES PLAN FOR 'TENT CITIES' TO HOUSE THE DISPLACED Full Story → https://t.co/WROsznyyNz https://t.co/X7IJhqY6CZ
UFC fighter Michel Pereira is rescuing dozens of dogs that were left behind during Brazil's massive floods https://t.co/gfehMFCkhD https://t.co/WLdKARKtUx
UFC's Michel Pereira (@UfcPereira) assisting rescue efforts after massive floods in Brazil https://t.co/A0WmP4HhFQ
Michel Pereira rescues trapped dogs in latest Brazil flood recovery efforts 🙌🏼 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/2Cw1QfWBhI
Michel Pereira Offers Assistance, Rescues Animals During Flooding in Brazil https://t.co/DhkHwDWyyj
UFC fighter Michel Pereira helps rescue animals from floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil https://t.co/UzzphHX9lw
Brazil: Devastating floods have hit the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes, including many refugees and others in need of protection. More about this crisis. ⬇️ via @Refugees
Michel Pereira Went Straight From The UFC Octagon To Saving Packs Of Dogs In Brazil's Floods https://t.co/Jz4lm5zWU1 https://t.co/fH6GO4G2Ua
apparently Michel Pereira has been out in the floods in Rio Grande do Sul saving dogs from rooftops. New favorite fighter unlocked. ✅ via @espnmma https://t.co/kQsydwPVmO
Watch UFC fighter Michel Pereira rescuing animals from historic floods in Brazil https://t.co/JL7Rl1JFEw
UFC fighter Michel Pereira rescuing animals from the floods in Rio Grande do Sul 🙌 https://t.co/BRL45vegNu
A video has surfaced showing dazzling @ufc fighter Michel Pereira rescuing a trapped dog in treacherous conditions in Brazil‼️🥹💜 #UFC #Hespect https://t.co/63D9SAySZE
A video has surfaced showing dazzling @ufc fighter Michel Pereira rescuing a trapped dog in treacherous conditions in Brazil‼️🥹💜 After competing in 2 back to back PPVS, Pereira immediately joined the front lines of the rescue efforts in Brazil following immense flooding🇧🇷🙏🏻…
Michel Pereira rescuing a dog from the floods in Southern Brazil less than two weeks after winning at #UFC301 🇧🇷❤️ https://t.co/jMjaZKn18V
Michel Pereira rescues a dog from the floods in Rio Grande do Sul 👏❤️ 🎥 IG / @UfcPereira #UFC #MMA https://t.co/VXUiPOcAFD
Fallout From Brazil’s Historic Floods to Last Into Next Season https://t.co/WZYZH97LTt
Brazil flooding will take weeks to subside, experts warn https://t.co/Uf6zo22dNj https://t.co/LWHlHbUehq
Good morning, there's an ongoing initiative by @brasiltezos dedicated to supporting the victims of the horrifying flood in Brazil. Please check the minted artworks or make a direct donation to the designated wallet. Most importantly, share and spread the word. https://t.co/98vYI3XuHp
⚠️ BRAZIL FLOODING WILL TAKE WEEKS TO SUBSIDE, EXPERTS WARN Full Story → https://t.co/CuxBWfpepT Brazil's southernmost state capital may suffer severe flooding for weeks to come, experts warn, compounding the struggles of half a million people forced to abandon their… https://t.co/Z4Nv2LY3JC
The severe flooding in southern Brazil has reached Argentina and Uruguay, with rivers overflowing their banks. #BrazilFloods #Argentina #Uruguay #WorldNews https://t.co/JLmAePW5Z1
Persistent rains and destructive flooding continue to wreak havoc in Brazil, with officials saying rising river levels signal further damage in the Rio Grande do Sul region. At least 149 people have died, with 124 still unaccounted for, officials say. https://t.co/ceJU9o4Vuw
The flooding disaster in southern Brazil continues with heavy rains having hit Rio Grande do Sul again. It’s the worst flooding disaster in the country in 80 years. Uruguay has sent help, but many Brazilians wonder why the federal government isn’t doing more to send aid. 🇧🇷 https://t.co/dieaJxEBvf
Hey everyone. My home state of Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil, has been hit with the worst flood in recorded history. Many people have lost everything, and many have also lost their lives. It would mean a lot if you'd consider making a small donation to help us carry out some type… https://t.co/jF3seciOfw
Brazilian authorities are warning that devastating floods in the south of the country might get even worse as heavy rains continue this week. The disaster lays bare the impact of climate change and severe weather patterns in Latin America. https://t.co/jwyPsE6beE
#INVIDEO | Heavy rains and flooding in southern #Brazil have caused nearly 150 deaths and affected more than 1.4 million people. https://t.co/6lllDyp9uX
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About half a million people have been displaced by intense flooding in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state. The disaster could touch off one of Brazil's biggest cases of climate migration in recent history https://t.co/eANgiBiiRA
The loss of life and destruction caused by flooding in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul is terrible. My thoughts are with those affected. The UK is supporting humanitarian efforts through the Start Fund. @DavidRutley is in Brazil discussing what more the international community can…
The streets of Concordia, Argentina were submerged after a devastating flood that began in the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil crossed the border, forcing more than 560 people to evacuate. https://t.co/8gnx4uHGia
🔥🚨NEW: Michel Pereira is conducting rescue missions throughout Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, amid the river floods. Saving stranded humans and animals from the disaster. ❤️🙌👏 “I’m exhausted, but I can’t get tired of helping,” Pereira captioned a post to Instagram. “I’ve never… https://t.co/Eod2vCm9MS
The death toll from floods in #Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul rose to 147, while 127 people are still missing, according to authorities on May 13. https://t.co/FR5GMpOG5i
Terrifying headline, but it will likely become more & more frequent: "Persistent floods raise specter of climate migration". Flooding in #Brazil is forcing some of the half million displaced residents to consider uprooting their lives from inundated towns. https://t.co/MCJKumzWpv
Devastating and ongoing flooding in southern Brazil is forcing some of the half million displaced residents to consider uprooting their lives from inundated towns to rebuild on higher ground https://t.co/xCMblS8TDn
More than two million people have been affected by flooding in Brazil’s state of Rio Grande do Sul, according to officials. The death toll from the disaster has risen to 147 people 🔗 https://t.co/4i4q51oGiA https://t.co/75jSlDpCNK
VIDEO: New rains in Brazil's waterlogged south are expected to be more intense, authorities warn, bringing anguish to the victims of floods that have so far killed 145 people and left scores missing. https://t.co/IK789QpgHo