143 people have died in Brazil's worst weather disaster on record.

In the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, a devastating extreme weather event has taken the lives of 143 people and left 125 others missing. The Civil Defence agency has reported these alarming numbers, which continue to rise as the situation unfolds. Over 600,000 individuals have been forced to evacuate their homes, seeking safety from the unprecedented natural disaster.

The record-breaking rainfall, which has been ongoing for two weeks, has caused flooding and mudslides in 446 towns across the state. According to the Xinhua news agency, survivors have been rescued from floodwaters in dramatic scenes, including in the state capital of Porto Alegre. The Guaiba river, which runs through the city, overflowed its banks, submerging over half of the city.

Despite initial hopes that the floodwaters would recede, the heavy rainfall on Sunday dashed any chances of relief. As a result, the number of displaced individuals has risen from 441,000 on Saturday to 618,550 on Sunday. The National Institute of Meteorology has predicted more heavy rains through Monday, adding to the already dire situation.

Rio Grande do Sul, which shares borders with Argentina and Uruguay, has been hit the hardest by this disaster. Governor Eduardo Leite has estimated that it will cost nearly 19 billion reais to rebuild the state after the floods. The devastation caused by this extreme weather event will require a significant effort to recover and rebuild, but the safety and well-being of the affected communities remain the top priority.

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