75 people have died so far due to heavy rain in Brazil

The death toll from floods has risen to 75 following heavy rains in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grando do Sul. According to local officials, 103 people are still missing. More than 88 thousand people were displaced from their homes. While about 16 thousand people took shelter in schools, gyms and other temporary shelters. Meanwhile, state Governor Eduardo Leite said the devastation we are facing is unprecedented. According to reports, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the affected state for the second time on Sunday. During this time, Defense Minister Jose Mucio, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Environment Minister Marina Silva were also present with him.