Death toll from floods in Brazil reaches 83, with climate change viewed as a major driver
With one Brazilian official decrying it as "the worst disaster" in his state's history, the recent floods in Rio Grande do Sul have claimed 83 lives at the time of this writing and scientists agree climate change was a culprit. The death toll is expected to rise.
Death toll rises to 83 after series of catastrophic floods devastate Brazil
The death toll has mounted to 83 after a series of catastrophic floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul hit the nation, reported CNN, citing the state's civil defence unit.Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul stated that 276 people are reportedly injured and at least 111 people are missing.
Flood Casualties in Brazil Escalate to 83 as Experts Point to Climate Change as Key Factor
The catastrophic floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil have not only been termed as the region’s “worst disaster” by an official but have also led to a tragic loss of 83 lives, a number which scientists fear may still increase.
Death toll rises amid severe flooding in Brazil
The southern Brazilian region of Rio Grande do Sul is currently experiencing devastating flooding. At least 75 people have died so far, and more than 100 have been reported missing. At least 155 people have been injured and more than 88,
Death toll after floods in southern Brazil rises to 78, more than 115,000 displaced
In Porto Alegre, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, residents reportedly stood on rooftops hoping to be rescued as others navigated the flooded streets in canoes or small boats.
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