Southern Brazil is once again the scene of one devastating flood. In particular, the state of Rio Grande do Sul has suffered significant damage due to recent storms. At least 10 people have died and more than 20 are still missingwhile helicopters fly incessantly over the area looking for survivors.
The affected areas are so flooded that, in some cases, the helicopters they failed to land, forcing the teams to rescue to lower the survivors with winches. The governor of the state, Eduardo Leitand, he asked for an intervention immediate to the federal government, underlining the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for relief planes.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva responded promptly, assuring the support of the federal government and attributing this calamity to the effects of climate change on the planet. The weather forecast is not encouraging, with further rain expected in the nei region next days due to an approaching cold front.
The catastrophic flood in Brazil: impact on local communities
Last year, a cyclone had already hit the same state in Brazil hard, causing over 30 deaths. The climatic phenomenon of El Niño was listed as one of the responsible of the increase in intensity and frequency of precipitation in the region.
But what does it really mean for i citizens this tragedy? The Images of the people taking refuge on the roofs of their houses, while their homes are flooded, speak for themselves. The infrastructure are put to the test: collapsed bridges and impassable roads make rescue work difficult, leaving many communities behind isolated.
This series of events highlights the urgency of more robust strategies for managing natural disasters and mitigating their effects, especially in an era where the climate change it is becoming an increasingly tangible and devastating threat.
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