Half a million people were cut off from electricity and clean water due to floods in Brazil
The massive floods taking place in Brazil caused the loss of electricity and clean water for half a million people, with more rain expected to fall on the country in the coming days.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported. Today, Sunday, more than 70 people are still missing as a result of the massive floods and resulting landslides and mudslides in the southern regions of the country, adding that the heavy rainfall in the state of “Rio Grande do Sul” It caused damage to 265 areas and destroyed many roads, bridges and dams. He pointed out that Porto Alegre Airport The International Airport suspended all flights indefinitely due to bad weather conditions, while water flooded streets and some neighborhoods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. After the flood of the Guayba River.
The massive floods caused the death of at least 56 people, the injury of dozens of others, and the displacement of thousands from their homes, according to what local authorities in Brazil announced.
It was Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the areas affected by the floods yesterday, Friday, and pledged to provide significant support for rescue and reconstruction efforts.
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