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Floods have caused massive destruction in Brazil. Hundreds of people have died since the floods hit the state on April 29. 169 people have died due to rain and floods in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Apart from this, three more bodies have been found in the last 24 hours. While officially 56 people are still missing. According to reports, this is the worst natural disaster to hit the state so far. More than 23 lakh people have been displaced due to floods and overflowing rivers.
Heavy to very heavy rain is predicted this week
The infrastructure of the state capital Porto Alegre as well as 469 other municipalities has been badly damaged. Reconstruction will take at least a year. According to information given by Rio Grande do Sul state governor Eduardo Leite, the government has announced the closure of schools in Porto Alegre and other major cities of the state for 48 hours due to the rains this week.
There is a risk of a massive dam break
Earlier, news had come that there is a possibility of dam breaking due to torrential rains in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Heavy rains have also affected the three hydroelectric plants of the city. Due to this, the plants have been shut down. Due to which it is certain that there is a shortage of drinking water in the city. It is worth noting that five lakh people are not getting drinking water. State Governor Eduardo expressed concern over the floods and said that this is the worst situation so far.
Who is responsible for floods and disasters?
Many speculations are being made about the floods in Brazil. Brazilian President Lula da Silva has blamed climate change for this. According to the Meteorological Department, El Niño is responsible for the increase in the intensity of rain. Brazilian President Lula da Silva also visited the flood-affected areas. He also announced to provide them help from the central government.