Giulian Serafim/PMPA
Overview
Torrential rains have affected 425 of the 497 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, leading to a significant disaster with widespread impact on the population and infrastructure.
Casualties and Displacements
Deaths: 100 confirmed deaths with 2 more under investigation possibly linked to the weather disaster.
Injuries: At least 374 people are reported injured.
Missing: There are currently 130 people reported missing.
Displaced Individuals: The state reports 163,786 people have been displaced, with 67,428 housed in shelters.
Rescue and Relief Efforts
“Tô Salvo” Platform: In collaboration with over 50 shelters, this platform provides a searchable list of rescued individuals, showing their name, age, and shelter location. The platform is accessible at www.tosalvo.ong.br.
Water Level Monitoring
Guaíba River: Record water levels have been observed, with the most recent measurement at 5.05 meters; the highest recorded level was 5.35 meters.
Water Supply
Impact: 543,700 properties across 40 municipalities are without treated water. The most affected areas include the Metropolitan, (Metropolitana) Northeast, (Nordeste) Central, and Sinos regions.
Operational Status: Two water treatment plants in Porto Alegre remain shut down, while others are operating at reduced capacity.
Electricity Supply
Current Outages: Approximately 198,000 clients of CEEE Equatorial (Electricity provider) are without power, with 168,000 disconnections made for safety reasons.
Regional Impact: The RGE (Electricity provider) reports 212,000 customers without electricity, mainly in the Metropolitan, Sinos, Taquari , and Rio Pardo regions.
This summary provides an overview of the ongoing crisis caused by severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, capturing the scope of its impact on human life, infrastructure, and essential services.
Those outside Brazil can also help the population affected by the climate catastrophe in RS. How to donate:
EuroZone
Standard Chartered Bank Frankfurt Bank
Swift: SCBLDEFX
Bank Account: 007358304
Dollar Zone
Standard Chartered Bank New York Bank
Swift: SCBLUS33
Bank Account: 3544032986001
Pound Sterling (GBP)
Standard Chartered Bank – London, UK
Swift: SCBLGB2L
Bank Account: 01251596201
For both banks, please additionally inform:
IBAN Code: BR5392702067001000645423206C1
Name: Associação dos Bancos no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
CNPJ: 92.958.800/0001-38
For donations over USD 10,000.00 or operational clarifications, see:
cambio_controles@banrisul.com.br
Verno Kirst f. 55 51 32152928
Edoardo Rossi f. 55 51 32152548
Other international accounts will soon be provided through Banco do Brasil.
