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At least 147 dead in monumental flood in Brazil. 127 missing.

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Tags: climate change, brazil, disasters.natural, flooding, language.portuguese, source.globo
https://oglobo.globo.com/brasil/sos-rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2024/05/13/chega-a-147-o-numero-de-mortos-pelas-chuvas-no-rio-grande-do-sul-127-pessoas-estao-desaparecidas.ghtml

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Title
Chega a 147 o número de mortos pelas chuvas no Rio Grande do Sul; 127 pessoas estão desaparecidas
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May 13 2024
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    random
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    It is weird this is not getting a lot of covering in English. This is one of the most tragic climate disasters in Brazil's history. Half a state is under water. Links in English (not nearly as...

    It is weird this is not getting a lot of covering in English. This is one of the most tragic climate disasters in Brazil's history. Half a state is under water.

    Links in English (not nearly as informative as Brazilian newsmedia...):

    8 votes
    1. fefellama
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      I hate to say it but I think tragic flooding events like this one are accelerating in frequency nowadays so the media (and people in general) seem to be desensitized to such events unless it...

      It is weird this is not getting a lot of covering in English

      I hate to say it but I think tragic flooding events like this one are accelerating in frequency nowadays so the media (and people in general) seem to be desensitized to such events unless it happens in a region local to you.

      That said, thank you for sharing these articles and raising awareness of the issue. Hope RS recovers soon.

      5 votes