🌧️ The state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil is facing its worst climate disaster on record. The state's civil defense agency announced on Saturday that the death toll from the extreme weather has risen to 171.
The relentless rain and severe weather conditions have devastated communities, leaving many families grieving and others still searching for missing loved ones.
As if the situation couldn't get more challenging, cases of leptospirosis—a bacterial illness spread through water contaminated by animal urine—are on the rise. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions and avoid contact with floodwaters.
This tragedy highlights the urgent need to address climate change and improve disaster preparedness to protect our communities. Stay safe out there, amigos! 💚
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Death toll from south Brazil's extended extreme weather hits 171
cgtn.com
