Torrential rains have unleashed chaos in southern Brazil, killing at least 29 people and displacing thousands in Rio Grande do Sul state. Rescue teams are racing against time to find survivors as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the disaster zone Thursday, calling it a 'heartbreaking tragedy.'
🚨 Over 150 municipalities have been hit by floods and mudslides, collapsing homes, bridges, and roads. Nearly 10,000 residents fled to shelters, while dozens remain missing. Emergency crews continue search operations despite unstable conditions.
💔 'The priority now is saving lives,' said Lula, pledging federal support. The state of emergency declaration allows rapid resource mobilization as forecasts predict more rain. Climate scientists warn such extreme weather events could become more frequent due to global warming patterns.
