Missing Persons and Fluctuating Communications
Former Miss Brazil, , reported missing during 's floods, has been found safe, with her and her family isolated without communication. Her pregnant status heightened concerns during the search.
The disaster has left 67 people missing and 57 confirmed dead, with 42,221 individuals displaced and communication severely disrupted across the state. Efforts to locate missing persons continue.
Environmental Impact and Government Response
The floods, affecting nearly two-thirds of Rio Grande do Sul's cities, have caused extensive destruction, including the collapse of a dam and the risk of another, along with flooding and landslides.
Authorities and local residents, facing the aftermath of the fourth major flood in a year, are grappling with the challenges of rescue and reconstruction efforts, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visiting affected areas to discuss support.
