Total Flood Death Toll In Brazil Reaches 126 People

JAKARTA - The death toll from flooding in the state of Rio Grande do Suldi south of Brazll has increased to 126, according to a civil defense authority statement.

The report said as many as 756 people were injured, 141 people were declared missing and the death toll was 126 people.

As reported by ANTARA from Sputnik, Saturday, May 11, 339,000 people have fled their homes since the flood hit last week, of which 71,400 people were in temporary shelters.

The flood affected a total of 1.95 residents in the state. Meanwhile, rescue efforts in the area involved 27,000 people, 41 aircraft and 340 ships, according to the latest data.

Heavy rains in Brazil's southernmost state, on the border with Uruguay, began on April 29 which caused severe flooding.

The overflow of the Guaiba river flowing in the state capital has been the worst flood disaster since 1941.