Heavy rains in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state have led to the death of 31 people, with more missing and displaced. The severe weather has caused destruction and the collapse of dam structures, leading to a critical situation.
Key Points
31 people killed in heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil
More than 70 people missing and 17,000 displaced
Destruction of roads, bridges, landslides, and dam structures
Second dam at risk of collapsing, leading to evacuations
State governor describes it as the most critical case ever recorded