At least 27 dead as flooding ravages southeast Brazil | CNN
Heavy rainfall in southeast Brazil leads to fatalities and displacement, with ongoing rescue operations.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Heavy rainfall in southeast Brazil has led to at least 27 fatalities, with 19 deaths in Espirito Santo and 8 in Rio de Janeiro. Rescue operations are ongoing with 6 people still missing and over 7,000 displaced in Espirito Santo. The forecast predicts up to 2 inches of rainfall per day until Tuesday and potential flooding in central Brazil. Brazilian President expressed condolences, emphasizing government support for affected families. The climate crisis, urbanization, and unsafe construction exacerbate the impact of such natural disasters in the country.