🌍 Recent weather events have raised alarms around the world as extreme rainstorms and floods wreak havoc in Afghanistan and Brazil.
In Afghanistan, more than 330 people lost their lives due to devastating rainstorms and flash floods. The northern Baghlan province alone saw over 300 fatalities and the destruction of more than 1,000 houses, leaving countless families displaced and communities shattered.
Meanwhile, southern Brazil was hit by two weeks of record-breaking rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and mudslides across the Rio Grande do Sul state. The death toll in the region has risen to 143, with 125 people still missing and over 600,000 residents evacuated. Porto Alegre, the state capital, experienced severe inundation, with more than half the city submerged. Governor Eduardo Leite has announced that rebuilding the state will require approximately 19 billion reais ($3.7 billion).
These catastrophic events have sparked a conversation about whether such extreme weather is becoming the 'new normal' in our changing climate. As the planet continues to warm, the frequency and intensity of such disasters are expected to rise, posing significant challenges for communities worldwide. 💬✨
