Worst disaster in history | 37 killed, several missing as Brazil grapples with heavy rains and mudslides
Brazil Rains: Brazil, renowned for its vibrant culture, stunning natural landscapes, and passionate people and its famous beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema attract sun-seekers worldwide, is grappling with widespread floods that have ravaged cities and displaced thousands from their homes.
Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is reeling from the devastating effects of heavy rains and mudslides. The death toll has surged to 37, with 74 individuals reported missing.
The scale of flooding across the state has surpassed that witnessed during a historic deluge in 1941, as reported by the Brazilian Geological Service. Water levels in some areas have reached unprecedented heights, exceeding records dating back nearly 150 years.
The catastrophic floods and mudslides are part of a pattern of extreme weather events plaguing South America's largest country. Experts attribute the heightened frequency of such disasters to the impacts of climate change, which have been exacerbated by a recent cold front sweeping across the south and southeast regions following a period of intense heat.
- With inputs from agencies