Devastating Impact of Rainfall in Brazil

Following an extensive drought, Brazil has been hit by heavy rainfall that has resulted in eight deaths and widespread destruction. In São Paulo, severe storms caused power outages for 1.6 million households, while Brasília experienced significant damage to its parliament building.

The recent downpour ended a dry spell of over 165 days but brought chaos, with falling trees and collapsing walls reported across the region. This extreme weather follows a record drought that exacerbated wildfires, harming the Amazon and its wildlife.

Climate change is viewed as a critical factor in this environmental crisis, raising concerns about the future of Brazil's ecosystems and the resilience of its infrastructure.