Torrential rainfall in Brazilโs Rio Grande do Sul state has claimed 39 lives, with authorities anticipating a rise in casualties as numerous individuals remain unaccounted for. Civil defence reported 68 missing persons and over 24,000 displaced, impacting over half of the stateโs cities. Governor Eduardo Leite emphasized potential fluctuations in figures pending access to additional areas.
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