Floods in Brazil killed 29 people

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency, by Heavy rains and deadly floods in the south of Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil have killed 29 people and left 60 others missing.

Power and water were out across the state, and officials reported numerous incidents including destroyed roads, landslides and collapsed bridges.

According to Brazil’s civil defense agency, more than More than 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva traveled to the state on Thursday to meet with local officials and express solidarity. He wrote on his official account in Program X: Our government will do whatever is necessary to meet the needs of the people who are affected by these rains.

Rain The severe weather in this area started on Monday and is expected to continue until Friday.

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