South American country Brazil is grappling with torrential rain followed by floods and mudslides killing 56 as per Al Jazeera report citing the government.
According to Al Jazeera, thousands of people are displaced and there is a surge in water levels in the state of Rio Grande do Sul which is threatening metropolis of Porto Alegre and straining the dams.
Thus, forcing Governor Eduardo Leite to declare a state of emergency due to this catastrophic weather condition.
“We are dealing with the worst disaster in [our] history,” Governor Leite lamented, acknowledging the fact death toll is expected to rise due to torrential rain unleashed on the country. reported Al Jazeera.
Forecasters have also warned of further peril as it is predicted that Brazil’s main river Guaiba will most likely touch alarming levels, thus exacerbating the entire crisis.
Thus, resulting in the destruction of infrastructure, and the cut of basic access like drinking water. Leaving dozens of people without any essential services.
Looking at the dire situation, authorities are now urge the people to relocate from high-risk areas near rivers and hillsides which are prone to mudslides.
The Rescue operations have now been initiated as emergency responders race against time to locate survivors who are now trapped in the debris of collapsed homes, bridges and roads.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has promised full support to the affected regions. Assuring there will be no lack of human and material resources to remove the sufferings caused by extreme weather conditions.
According to experts, these frequent occurrences of disasters are attributed to climate change. Which are now more pronounced by recent cold front sweeping across south and southeast regions after a period of intense heat.
