Author: Ítalo Rômany

May 09, 2024 14:27 2 min read (Updated: May 09, 2024 14:31) Heavy rains in southern Brazil have led to environmental disasters, causing record-breaking floods in multiple municipalities. Research by fact-checking agency Lupa reveals that most cities in Rio Grande do Sul have faced emergency situations in the last decade, with a high number of emergency or calamity decrees issued, peaking in 2023. The state has witnessed devastating floods, including a cyclone last September that claimed 54 lives, marking one of the worst natural disasters. Data shows that numerous cities have declared emergencies in 2024 due to storms, highlighting the…