2023-06-17 23:36:32
The authorities reported that one of the deceased is a four-month-old baby that the rescuers were unable to rescue.
Courtesy | Firefighters carried out 2,400 rescues in the 35 cities of Rio Grande do Sul
Eight people died and 19 were missing in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul after a winter storm passed, authorities said Saturday.
Experts said the storm was an extratropical cyclone, which is more frequent in mid- and high-latitudes than in the tropics.
Governor Eduardo Leite said that one of the dead was a four-month-old baby that rescuers were unable to rescue. There were deaths in seven cities.
“This first moment, from Thursday night until now, is especially to protect human lives, support and rescue people,” Leite declared at a press conference with other officials.
Two ministers from the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva traveled to the state to show support and organize investments for Rio Grande do Sul and cities in critical situation. They will also go to the state of Santa Catarina, affected by floods
Firefighters carried out 2,400 rescues in the 35 Rio Grande do Sul cities affected by the storm.
Several roads were blocked, flights to major cities were canceled Friday and power outages were in effect across the state.
According to Leite, state agents were inspecting damaged roads and bridges to restore access to the most affected areas.
Mayors of affected cities said twice as much rain fell in 24 hours than normal for the entire month of June.
The mayor of Maquine said on social networks that the rainfall exceeded 29.4 centimeters in a single day.
Phenomenal storm in Rio Grande do Soul, Brazil pic.twitter.com/M6Fil6jAIo
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