Massive Flooding in Rio Grande do Sul: At Least 133 Dead, Over 460,000 Displaced

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Brazil
At least 133 people dead in Rio Grande do Sul flooding
Hardest-hit cities: Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul, Moinhos de Venta
Heavy rains caused rivers and streams to overflow
Over 460,000 displaced as of May 8
Massive Flooding in Rio Grande do Sul: At Least 133 Dead, Over 460,000 Displaced

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — Massive flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has left at least 133 people dead and over 460,000 displaced as of May 8, according to various sources. The disaster began last week when heavy rains caused rivers and streams to overflow, submerging entire neighborhoods in water. Among the hardest-hit cities are Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul, and Moinhos de Venta.

One of those affected was meteorologist Estael Sias from Porto Alegre. She recalled how she and her family had to leave their home in Canoas just hours before the water reached them.



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    • At least 100 people have been killed in the flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
    • Over 230,000 people have been displaced by the floods
    • Heavy rains and flooding have left 130 people missing in Rio Grande do Sul
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    • Heavy rains cause massive flooding in Brazil on May 7, 2024
    • Rescue crews lift infants and children to safety
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    • At least 100 people have been killed in the flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
    • Over 230,000 people have been displaced by the floods
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    • Porto Alegre resident Anderson da Silva Pantaleão was trapped by floodwaters in his ground-floor shop last Friday.
    • Mr. Pantaleão took refuge on the second floor of a neighbor’s home for three nights, rationing water and supplies with others.
    • Water reached the second floor of Mr. Pantaleão’s shelter on Monday, prompting fears of imminent danger.
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    • Over 100 people have been killed in the flooding
    • At least 100 people have been killed in the flooding
    • Over 230,000 people have been displaced
    • Over 230,,00 articles=1659784956847 numPeopleDisplaced=230_ thousand people have been displaced
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  • Unique Points
    • An airport in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul is submerged in water.
    • Footage from a helicopter shows the extent of the flooding at the airport.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 100 people have been killed in the flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
    • Over 230,000 people have been displaced by the floods
    • Heavy rains and flooding have left 130 people missing in Rio Grande do Sul
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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