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Brazil Floods: 100 Dead, 204,000 Displaced, 128 Missing in 388 Municipalities
May 8, 2024, 08:15 PM
Severe flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has resulted in catastrophic damage, claiming at least 100 lives, with 128 still missing, and displacing over 204,000 people. Described as the worst in 80 years, the floods have submerged entire towns, including Porto Alegre, where the airport remains inoperable. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities and humanitarian organizations struggling to provide essential services amid forecasts of more rain. The floods have also severely impacted the agricultural sector, a key part of the region's economy, affecting 388 municipalities.
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