Brazil Floods in Rio Grande do Sul State

SOURCE www.npr.org
Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, with another 103 reported missing. The floods have caused extensive damage, displacing over 88,000 people and leaving more than 800,000 without water supply.

Key Points

  • At least 75 people have died in the floods over the past week, with 103 reported missing
  • Over 88,000 people have been displaced and more than 800,000 are without water supply
  • Massive devastation including landslides, washed-out roads, collapsed bridges, and electricity and communications cuts
  • President and ministers visited the affected areas to assess the situation
  • El Niño weather phenomenon and human-caused climate change are contributing factors