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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At least 29 people have been killed in floods in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, in what has been described as "the most critical flooding.. Sky News
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.
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