Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Heavy rains leave 5 dead and 18 missing in Brazil

Five people died and 18 were reported missing as torrential rains lashed southern Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul, regional authorities said yesterday.

The bad weather affected 77 municipalities across the state, with almost 100 people forced to evacuate their homes and another 200 taken to shelters, officials said in a statement.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva posted on social media that he spoke with state governor Eduardo Leite and offered assistance.

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