Brazil

2024 - 5 - 12

Brazil Fauna Frenzy: Floods, French Ships, and Fundraising in The South

Flooding Brazil - Emergency Response - Floods - Natural Disasters - Rio Grande do Sul - Flooding

Brazil's south faces a devastating flood crisis with 143 casualties, while a French ship docks amidst the chaos and San Diegans offer aid.

In Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, heavy rains have led to a tragic death toll of 143, with the government declaring a state of emergency and announcing emergency funds. As the region battles the devastation, new rains are predicted, raising fears of worsened floods and landslides. The arrival of the French 19th-century three-masted barque Belem in the midst of the chaos added a surreal touch, with fireworks lighting up the sky during the Olympic Flame arrival ceremony.

Meanwhile, discussions on the historical context of Brazil's past include Adriane Sanctis shedding light on the Atlantic slave trade in the country. The Brazilian Report's book club delves into the complex history, exploring the impact of Brazil, Britain, and the slave trade on the region's development.

As southern Brazil braces for the incoming rains and colder temperatures, San Diegans have sprung into action, gathering donations like baby formula, diapers, and new underwear to aid the flood victims. The solidarity and support extended across continents showcase the global response to natural disasters, emphasizing the importance of community outreach and assistance in times of crisis.

In a remarkable twist, the flooding in Brazil reveals the resilience of communities as they come together to overcome adversity. Despite the challenges presented by the historic flood, the spirit of generosity and cooperation shines through, proving that in the face of disaster, humanity's compassion knows no boundaries.

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Death toll from rains in Brazil's south reaches 143, govt sets ... (The Star Online)

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state rose to 143, the local civil defense government body said on ...

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Brazil floods kill 143, government announces emergency spending (Reuters)

The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state rose to 143, up from 136 on the day before, the local civil defense government body said ...

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Week in pictures: From Brazil floods to spectacular northern lights (Aljazeera.com)

Fireworks go off as the French 19th-century three-masted barque Belem (C) arrives at the Vieux-Port (Old Port) during the Olympic Flame arrival ceremony, ...

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Brazil, Britain, and the slave trade (The Brazilian Report)

"The Brazilian Report's To Be Read" book club will talk to Adriane Sanctis about the slave trade in the Atlantic.

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Brazil authorities warn of more floods, landslides as new rains hit ... (Phys.Org)

New rains in waterlogged southern Brazil are expected to be heaviest between Sunday and Monday, authorities have warned, bringing fresh misery to victims of ...

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Brazil Braces for More Rain as Historic Flood Damages Mount (Yahoo Finance UK)

(Bloomberg) -- The south of Brazil is preparing for the arrival of new rains and colder temperatures that threaten to deepen a crisis created by the ...

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San Diegans help collect donations for southern Brazil flood victims (CBS News 8)

Heavy flooding in Brazil's southern Rio Grande Do Sul is prompting San Diegans to help gather donations such as baby formula, diapers, new underwear and ...

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Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul may have more record level flooding (Reuters India)

Under intense rain since Friday, four rivers about 100 kilometers (60 miles) west of capital Porto Alegre are recording rising levels, according to government ...

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Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour (Yahoo News Australia)

The death toll from the Brazil floods has risen to 143, as the government announces $A3.5 billion in emergency money to deal with the crisis.

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145 Killed, 132 Missing In Brazil State's 'Worst-Ever' Weather ... (NDTV)

River levels rose again Sunday as strong rains lashed waterlogged southern Brazil, where flooding has killed 145 people and forced hundreds of thousands ...

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Lula's progress plan for Brazil: A year on (pharmaceutical-technology.com)

Almost 12 months after the South American Summit, advancing pharma trade and raising disease response standards remains a priority.

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Death toll hits 143 from Brazil state's 'worst-ever' weather catastrophe (China Daily)

In two weeks of record rainfall that has unleashed flooding and mudslides across the state, 446 towns have witnessed dramatic scenes of survivors rescued from ...

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Brazil Braces for More Rain as Historic Flood Damages Mount (Insurance Journal)

The south of Brazil is preparing for the arrival of new rains and colder temperatures that threaten to deepen a crisis created by the historic floods that ...

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Week 20 2024: Latest from Brazil as more carriers report Q1 earnings (Flightglobal)

Two industry stalwarts report their January-March 2024 financials this week, while there will be an update from a turbulent Brazilian market as two of the ...

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Death toll from Brazil floods reaches 143 as rain continue to pour (The Japan Times)

Another 125 people remain unaccounted for in Rio Grande do Sul state, where rising river levels are being reported.

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Dogs, horses, rabbits: More than 10000 animals rescued from Brazil ... (Malay Mail)

PORTO ALEGRE, May 13 — At a makeshift field hospital for pets rescued from Brazil's flooded south, a steady stream of volunteers arrives clutching shivering ...

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Brazil floods: River levels rise again in Rio Grande do Sul (BBC News)

Getty Images Rescue teams are seen with boats following heavy rains as the death toll from Getty Images. More than half a million have been displaced from their ...

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Death toll from floods in southern Brazil hits 147 (Reuters)

The death toll from floods in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul rose to 147, local authorities said on Monday, while 127 people are still ...

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Death toll from floods in Brazil's south reaches 143, as rains ... (The Straits Times)

More rain is expected for May 12, filling rivers that were already full or overflowing. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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UNHCR supports Brazil's response to devastating floods (USA for UNHCR)

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is working with federal, state and municipal authorities in Brazil to mitigate the severe impact of extreme weather events ...

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Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul | Floods - Emergency Appeal ... (ReliefWeb)

Appeal in English on Brazil about Coordination, Health, Flash Flood, Flood and more; published on 13 May 2024 by IFRC.

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Porto Alegre, in South Brazil, braced as river levels continue to rise (The Brazilian Report)

Swollen rivers continued rising in Rio Grande do Sul during the weekend as torrential rainfall struck state capital Porto Alegre once again.

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