As Thursday night descended upon Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul (RHee-oo Grahnd-ee doo Soohl) state, the toll of lives lost due to heavy rains surged to 29, while an alarming count of 60 individuals remained missing, as reported by the state's civil defence agency. This stark escalation in casualties comes in stark contrast to the agency's earlier report released at noon, which had documented 13 fatalities and 21 individuals reported missing. The rapid escalation in both casualties and missing persons highlights the severity of the situation, underlining the urgent need for coordinated rescue and relief efforts in the affected region.
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Heavy rain in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state caused ten deaths and left 21 missing. Governor Leite declared it the worst disaster in state history, seeking federal aid. President Lula plans to visit. Storms destroyed roads, collapsed bridges, and displaced over 3,400 people. Further heavy precipitation poses ongoing flood risks across the region.
#Landslides #Rainalert #Brazil #BrazilFloods #BrazilRains #RioGrandeDoSul #LulaDaSilva #BrazilUpdate #BrazilNews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Global Deforestation Increased, 3.2% in 2023 Despite , Tropical Forest Loss Decreasing .
Fox News reports that the global loss of primary
forests in the world's tropics declined slightly
in 2023 compared to the year before.
According to Global Forest Watch researchers, the world
lost about 14,000 square miles of tropical primary forest,
sometimes referred to as old-growth forests, in 2023.
Global Forest Watch (GFW) director Mikaela Weisse
warns that declining losses in Colombia and Brazil
were mostly offset by increased losses in other places.
The world took
two steps forward,
two steps back, Mikaela Weisse, Global Forest Watch
(GFW) director, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that scientists consider
tropical primary forests to be treasure troves
of biodiversity, with the Amazon rainforest home
to an estimated 10% of Earth's known species.
According to Weisse, tropical primary forest losses in
2023 caused greenhouse gas emissions equal to half
of the United States' annual fossil fuel emissions.
According to Weisse, tropical primary forest losses in
2023 caused greenhouse gas emissions equal to half
of the United States' annual fossil fuel emissions.
The GFW found that Brazil, the Democratic Republic
of Congo and Bolivia topped the list of tropical
nations with the most primary forest losses. .
Despite remaining on top of the list, forest loss in
Brazil fell 36% as a result of President Luiz Inacio
Lula da Silva's aggressive conservation policies. .
At the same time, Colombia experienced
a 49% decline in forest loss amid President
Gustavo Petro's environmental preservation efforts.
Overall, beyond just tropical primary forest loss, , global deforestation , rose 3.2% in 2023.
We are far off track and
trending in the wrong direction
when it comes to reducing
global deforestation, Rod Taylor, World Resources Institute
forests director, via Fox News
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On Saturday evening, a mysterious blue meteorite blazed through the skies over Spain and Portugal, leaving citizens stunned and the internet buzzing. Traveling at an incredible 61,000 km/h, the meteorite was first seen over Foros de Vale Figueira and eventually disintegrated over Sousel, creating a spectacular display of light. Social media exploded with viral videos capturing this rare celestial event. Dive into the phenomenon that has everyone talking, with speculations running wild and no fragments yet found. Witness the event that has captivated Europe and the online world!
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's revelation about India's diplomatic intervention in the Gaza conflict has sparked intrigue. In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, PM Modi disclosed sending a special envoy to Israel during Ramadan, urging them to cease airstrikes in Gaza. Despite facing criticism and navigating domestic political campaigns, PM Modi's diplomatic stance adds complexity to India's foreign policy. Explore the implications of PM Modi's actions and their impact on global relations in this insightful discussion.
#PMModi #Gaza #GazaWar #IsraelIndiaRelations #IsraelPalestine #BenjaminNetanyahu #NarendraModi #Ramazan #IndiaIsrael #Oneindia
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In a dramatic overnight operation, Russia claims to have intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones across the southern part of the country, over annexed Crimea, and across the Black Sea. This marks one of the largest overnight drone attacks by Ukraine to date. As Russian forces advance along the front lines, achieving significant territorial gains, Ukraine's drone strategy faces intense defensive measures. Join us as we delve into the details of this major development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
#RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #RussiaAttacksUkraine #UkrainettacksRussia #RussianDrones #UkrainianDrones #VladimirPutin #VolodymyrZelenskyy #RussianWeapons #UkrainianWeapons #Oneindia
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In a surprising turn of events, US soldier Gordon Black, detained in Vladivostok, Russia, pleads guilty to theft charges. Get the latest updates on this developing story from Russia's RIA state news agencies. Stay tuned for more details.
#USSoldierinRussia #USSoldier #Russia #WestRussiaTensions #RussiaUSRelations #RussiaUSTensions #VladimirPutin #JoeBiden #Oneindia
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May 20th is the scheduled date of the Fifth Phase of the Lok Sabha Elections. And one of the seats in this crucial contest where voting will take place is the Raebareli Constituency. The Congress, on May 3, announced Rahul as a candidate from Raebareli and loyalist KL Sharma from Amethi, keeping Priyanka as well as Vadra out of the electoral contest. Rahul Gandhi is a sitting MP in Kerala's Wayanad, where he is seeking a fresh term alongside Rae Bareli. Rahul represented Amethi from 2004 until 2019. Priyanka Gandhi held a mega roadshow in Rae Bareli ahead of the fifth phase of voting. Oneindia News brings to you an exclusive update on the political pulse of Rae Bareli.
#LSPolls2024 #RaebareliBattle #RahulGandhi #PriyankaGandhiRaebareli #PriyankaGandhiRaebareliRoadshow #LocalsSpeakOut #RahulGandhi #PriyankaGandhi #PMModi #Congress #BJP #INDIAlliance #ElectoralBattle #IndianPolitics #RaebareliElections
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