Brazil floods wreak havoc; at least 57 killed, 70,000 displaced amid mudslides due to heavy rain | Pics

Severe floods and mudslides in Brazil have killed at least 57 people, with 70,000 fleeing their homes. Porto Alegre Airport suspended all flights indefinitely.

Published on: May 05, 2024 3:39 PM IST

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Aerial footage captures the inundated streets of the Navegantes neighbourhood in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on Saturday. The severe flooding, a result of heavy rain in southern Brazil, has led to the death of at least 57 people and displaced nearly 70,000 individuals, according to the latest civil defence update. (AFP)

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Residents were evacuated from the flooded zones of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil on Saturday. Civil defence authorities report 74 injuries and 67 people missing as a consequence of the catastrophic flooding. (AFP)

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A firefighter rescues a young girl from a submerged area affected by the relentless rains in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The rapidly rising water levels in Rio Grande do Sul state are putting pressure on dams and posing a significant threat to Porto Alegre, a city with a population of 1.4 million. (AP)

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Evacuations continue in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, as the Guaiba River reaches a historic high of 5.04 meters (16.5 feet). This surpasses the previous record of 4.76 meters, set during the devastating floods of 1941.  (AFP)

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A man stands at the entrance of a flooded house in the São Geraldo neighbourhood of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The inundation has resulted in the suspension of all flights at the Porto Alegre International Airport until further notice. (AFP)

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In Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, a volunteer team of off-road drivers assists in rescue efforts amid the floods on Saturday. With neighbourhoods submerged, authorities coordinate evacuations while rescue teams utilise four-wheel-drive vehicles and jet skis to navigate the waist-high waters, searching for those stranded. (AFP)

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Residents are evacuated from flooded areas in the São Geraldo neighbourhood of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, using a skid steer loader on Saturday. (AFP)