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Southern Brazil Faces Unprecedented Climate Disaster

Severe storms and flooding in Rio Grande do Sul have caused widespread devastation, impacting millions and raising concerns over climate migration.

  • Death toll reaches 154 with nearly 2.3 million people affected and 620,000 displaced.
  • Porto Alegre's Guaíba River hits historic levels, threatening further damage.
  • Agriculture severely impacted, with significant losses in rice and soybean yields.
  • Economic losses estimated at 7.5 billion reais, with further storms predicted.
  • Brazilian government announces a 50.9 billion reais relief plan to aid affected regions.
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