Devastating Floods Claim Over 100 Lives, Render Thousands Homeless in Brazil

The city of Canoas is flooded after heavy rain in Rio Grande do Sul state

Severe flooding ravages southern Brazil, leaving over 100 dead and thousands homeless. Rio Grande do Sul is hardest hit, with roads and bridges washed away, airports submerged, and over 200,000 displaced. Porto Alegre faces a water crisis as plants shut down, leaving 80% without drinking water. Rescue efforts are hindered by looting and lingering floodwaters. Paralympian Vanderson Chaves loses his equipment and home, jeopardizing his Paris Games participation. With more rain predicted, authorities brace for further disaster, urging caution amid ongoing rescue operations.

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