The southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is experiencing its worst flooding in 80 years. The death toll from the floods has risen to at least 78.
It is feared that the death toll may still increase.
In addition, more than 115,000 people have been displaced.
The news agency Reuters reported this information in a report on Monday (May 6).
According to the report, this time the history of flood the state bordering Uruguay and Argentina has surpassed the flood of 1941. On Sunday (May 5), 105 people were reported missing. That was about 70 only a day before.
Meanwhile, a landslide occurred at a hydropower plant due to heavy rains. A dam has been partially breached. More than 400,000 people in Rio Grande do Sul were without electricity on Sunday evening.
Roads and bridges in several cities collapsed. Meanwhile, about one-third of the total population is facing drinking water crisis.
Volunteers are using boats, jet skis to rescue those trapped in the floods and provide food and drink.
