See images of the destruction of rain in recent days in Rio Grande do Sul
Went up to 31 the number of victims as a result of the storms that have hit Rio Grande do Sul since Monday (29). Civil Defense records 13 deaths; other bodies, such as the Fire Department, the Military Brigade (BM) and municipal civil defenses, confirm another 17 deaths.
Deaths confirmed by Civil Defense: 13
- Big Swamp: 1
- Paverama: 2
- Enchanted: 1
- Itaara: 1
- Secret: 1
- Salvador do Sul: 2
- Silveira Martins: 1
- Santa Cruz do Sul: 1
- Santa Maria: 2
- São João do Polêsine: 1
Deaths confirmed by other bodies: 17
- Santa Cruz do Sul: 2
- Candelaria: 1
- Boa Vista do Sul: 2
- Serafina Corrêa: 2
- Lawn: 4
- Cinnamon: 2
- Saint Wendelin: 1
- Caxias do Sul: 1
- Taquara: 2
- Bento Gonçalves: 1
The number of displaced and homeless people, in addition to affected municipalities, should be updated this Thursday (2) by the Civil Defense.
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) maintains a red alert over part of RS until 3pm this Thursday. The weather forecast indicates heavy rainswith hail fall, intense winds It is electrical discharges.
Visit of President Lula
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) traveled to Rio Grande do Sul this Thursday. Lula and the federal government delegation disembarked at the Santa Maria air base at around 10:40 am. Lula met with the governor, the mayor of Santa Maria and other local leaders.
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