19659001 Americas By Jintak Han 19459016|May 4, 2024 Floods in southern Brazil eliminated a minimum of 39 individuals as heavy rains brought historical quantities of water to the state of Rio Grande do Sul, according to 19459022 regional authorities A minimum of 68 others are missing out on. 19659004 Carlos Macedo/AP 19659005 In the state capital, Porto Alegre, water levels increased to 4.88 meters (16 feet)– the greatest observed given that 1941, according to the prefectural federal government. The state’s civil defense company likewise reported that a dam at a hydropower plant in the Cotiporã town had actually partly collapsed. Water from the dam entirely overwhelmed neighboring cities, the Associated Press reported 19459023 19659006 Carlos Macedo/AP May 3|Eldorado do Sul, Brazil 19659008 Floodwaters surpass the streets. Anselmo Cunha/AFP/Getty Images 19659010 Anselmo Cunha/AFP/Getty Images 19659011 May 3|Porto Alegre, Brazil 19659012 A male wades through a flooded area of the city. Carlos Macedo/AP Carlos Macedo/AP 19659015 May 3|Porto Alegre, Brazil Homeowners of seaside islands near the coast of Lake Guaíba bring their possessions after being saved. 19659017 Isaac Fontana/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Isaac Fontana/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock 19659019 May 2|Encantado, Brazil 19659020 A lady brings 2 saved felines. Diego Vara/Reuters 19659022 Diego Vara/Reuters May 3|Porto Alegre, Brazil Individuals and a canine are saved from the islands of Lake Guaíba. 19659025 Isaac Fontana/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Isaac Fontana/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock May 1|Encantado, Brazil Homes beside the Taquari River are immersed by floodwaters. Diego Vara/Reuters 19659030 Diego Vara/Reuters May 1|Sinimbu, Brazil 19659032 A home partly damaged by heavy rains. Anselmo Cunha/AFP/Getty Images 19659034 Anselmo Cunha/AFP/Getty Images 19659035 May 3|Eldorado do Sul, Brazil A resident climbs up a rescue truck. 19659037 Anselmo Cunha/AFP/Getty Images 19659038 Anselmo Cunha/AFP/Getty Images May 3|Encantado, Brazil A female strolls through mud as she attempts to get to her home. Diego Vara/Reuters 19659042 Diego Vara/Reuters 19659043 May 2|Lajeado, Brazil 19659044 2 guys are saved by military firemens. 19659045 Jeff Botega/Agencia RBS/Reuters 19659046 Jeff Botega/Agencia RBS/Reuters 19659047 May 3|Porto Alegre, Brazil Individuals toss bags throughout a puddle as they leave flooded locations. Carlos Macedo/AP Carlos Macedo/AP May 3|Encantado, Brazil 19659052 Automobiles covered in mud. 19659053 Diego Vara/Reuters Diego Vara/Reuters 19659055 May 3|Porto Alegre, Brazil Horses learn a flooded beach along the Jacui River. 19659057 Isaac Fontana/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Isaac Fontana/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock May 3|Porto Alegre, Brazil 19659060 Individuals and their family pets are saved from the flooding. 19659061 Renan Mattos/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock 19659062 Renan Mattos/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock May 3|Porto Alegre, Brazil 19659064 Citizens are saved by the Brazilian army. 19659065 Isaac Fontana/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock 19659066 Isaac Fontana/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock May 3|Encantado, Brazil Displaced individuals nestle in a public center. Diego Vara/Reuters Diego Vara/Reuters May 3|Encantado, Brazil A displaced individual rests at a shelter. Diego Vara/Reuters Diego Vara/Reuters More from the Post The brand-new face of flooding Kenya orders evacuation of all riverside residences in the middle of fatal floods The most recent from The Washington Post Credits Image modifying and production by Jintak Han Find out more 19459023
In photos: At least 39 dead as historic flooding hits southern Brazil
