Increase to 172 deaths due to heavy rains in Brazil
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Published at: 03/06/2024 01:19 PM
The
Brazilian Civil Defense reported that the death toll increased to 172 in southern Brazil due to heavy
rains, specifically in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
In this regard, he explained
that 42 people are missing, more than 2 million people
are in shelters, more than 77,000 have been rescued.
According to the
report submitted by the competent authorities, due to the growth of
rivers, roads were closed in this state bordering Uruguay
and Brazil.
It should be noted that Rio
Grande do Sul is a rice-producing area, the first in Latin America, its
economy has been affected since April 29 after rains and floods
in the area, according to a note from Xinhua.
Mazo News Team