constantinople Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 (edited) UPDATE MAY 15, 2024: 149 DEAD Source At least 29 people (updated to 32 by the end of the day) have been killed and 60 are missing after heavy rains drenched southern Brazil, prompting a state government to send rescue helicopters in search of stranded residents, the authorities said on Thursday. The torrential rains that poured over the state of Rio Grande do Sul in recent days were well above normal for this time of year, according to experts. In the last four days of April, the state received about 70 percent of the precipitation it typically records for the entire month, according to National Institute of Meteorology data analyzed by The New York Times. The rains swelled rivers across the state's low-lying central valley region, flooding towns, causing a bridge to collapse, blocking roads and setting off mudslides. One town, Canudos do Vale, was left isolated with no electricity or communication. In the town of Candelária, residents awaited rescue helicopters on the roofs of their flooded homes. Nearly 10,000 people have been forced to flee their homes, the civil defense agency in Rio Grande do Sul said in a statement. The crisis prompted Grande do Sul's governor, Eduardo Leite, to declare a state of emergency late on Wednesday. "We are experiencing, in Rio Grande do Sul, the worst moment — the worst disaster in our history," Mr. Leite said at a news conference on Wednesday. "And unfortunately, it will get worse." Authorities have struggled to reach isolated residents, with search-and-rescue teams unable to travel to some areas because of high river levels and heavy flooding. With nowhere to land, some helicopters have used winches to pull up residents from flooded areas. "We will not be able to make all the rescues," Mr. Leite said on Wednesday. Edited Wednesday at 09:03 PM by constantinople Update of fatal victims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artur Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 This is where I live. Family and friends are all safe, but this is by far the worst natural disaster in our history. So many people lost everything they had. It's really hard to process what is happening. Our main bridges/roads are destroyed. Smaller cities around were completely flooded, are incommunicable and can only be reached by helicopters. It feels like a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comedor Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 (edited) With forecast and the non stop raining, you would expect some kind of alert and evacuation plan? Some people have the nerve to say that Brazil is a blessed land for not having natural disasters such as earthquakes and tornadoes. But flooding is a regular occurrence. RIP to all victims. Will be making a donation to those impacted. Edited May 3 by Comedor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artur Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 1 minute ago, Comedor said: With forecast and the non stop raining, you would expect some kind of alert and evacuation plan? Some people have the nerve to say that Brazil is a blessed land for not having natural disasters such as earthquakes and tornadoes. But flooding is a regular occurrence. RIP to all victims. Will be making a donation to those impacted. Authorities did warn people that it was coming. Still, proportions were much bigger than expected, nobody thought it could get this big. It's the worst natural disaster in our entire history. Waters were 5m higher than the previous 'record'. I do agree though, specially after the floods that also happened last year, that the government should be better prepared for this kind of scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odette Violet Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Condolences to the families affected, be safe everyone in Brazil. The effects of climate change and it's just about to get worst. Mother Nature is angry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroSuitBritney Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 RIP to all victims. This is so upsetting. I'm happy your friends and family are safe @Artur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethereal Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 R.I.P to the victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constantinople Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 Most of the metropolitan area of the capital, Porto Alegre, is underwater rn. 4.4 million people live there. Guaíba river overflowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movimento Perpétuo Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 7 hours ago, Artur said: This is where I live. Family and friends are all safe, but this is by far the worst natural disaster in our history. So many people lost everything they had. It's really hard to process what is happening. Our main bridges/roads are destroyed. Smaller cities around were completely flooded, are incommunicable and can only be reached by helicopters. It feels like a nightmare. I'm really happy to know that you and your loved ones are safe Wish y'all all the best. OT: So sad. I hope our governators wake the f*ck up. Climate change is not a joke, a hoax. Things need to be changed ASAP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movimento Perpétuo Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Also, I can't at Eduardo Leite changing his profile pic on Facebook while his state is literally drowning. This gay, I swear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miichael Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 7 hours ago, Artur said: This is where I live. Family and friends are all safe, but this is by far the worst natural disaster in our history. So many people lost everything they had. It's really hard to process what is happening. Our main bridges/roads are destroyed. Smaller cities around were completely flooded, are incommunicable and can only be reached by helicopters. It feels like a nightmare. Sending love to you, glad to hear your family and friends are safe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otana Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 75 dead The situation here is so sad.. Feels like a nightmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selegend Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Yeah, it's a tragedy. Very very very sad. I live far from Rio Grande do Sul but we're all as a nation helping donating. It's so sad Anyone who can donate, please help. https://brazilian.report/rio-grande-do-sul-floods/2024/05/07/donate-to-rio-grande-do-sul-floods-victims/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
réveuse Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 This is absolutely horrifying. Rest in peace to the victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constantinople Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 100 people dead by May 9. Rain forecast for the next days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvadaKedavra Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) On 5/3/2024 at 5:23 PM, Movimento Perpétuo said: I'm really happy to know that you and your loved ones are safe Wish y'all all the best. OT: So sad. I hope our governators wake the f*ck up. Climate change is not a joke, a hoax. Things need to be changed ASAP. Major change needs to be done by these countries darling. Here in Southamerica we are paying for their mistakes Edited May 9 by AvadaKedavra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constantinople Posted Wednesday at 09:04 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 09:04 PM MAY 15, 2024: 149 people dead +500,000 homeless 2 million people affected https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/brasil/2024/05/6857607-rio-grande-do-sul-tragedia-ja-deixa-149-mortos-e-2-milhoes-de-afetados.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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