City Transformed into Rivers
Rescue teams in Porto Alegre are tirelessly searching buildings for trapped residents as unprecedented flooding has turned the city’s streets into rivers.
Complex Rescue Operations
Firefighters in tall buildings, wide avenues, and a population of 1.4 million face challenges in evacuating those stranded due to deep waters and submerged power cables.
Worst Climate Disaster in Southern Brazil
At least 83 people have died, with many more missing and 115,000 displaced. The clock is ticking for rescuers to locate those still unaccounted for in the region’s worst climate disaster.
Community Aid Efforts
Volunteers and locals are joining professional rescuers by providing essential supplies, distributing water and food, and offering boats and jet skis for rescue missions.