Severe Weather Impact in Southern Brazil
Raging floodwaters, mudslides, and severe storms have caused significant damage in southern Brazil, with Porto Alegre facing the brunt of the devastation.
Impact Statistics
- 57 people confirmed dead
- 70,000 individuals displaced
- 74 reported injuries
- 67 individuals currently missing
The casualties do not include two individuals who tragically lost their lives in an explosion at a flooded gas station in Porto Alegre.
Rescue crews were on site attempting to refuel when the incident occurred, as witnessed by a journalist from Agence France-Presse (AFP).