President João Lourenço of Angola has extended his support and sympathies to Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, acknowledging the severe crisis affecting the southern region of Brazil, which he characterized as the “tragedy of worrying proportions”. And to the families who have lost their loved ones, as a result of the catastrophe of nature, he sends his deepest condolences.
João Lourenço further expressed that, “at this time when facing this tragedy of worrying proportions, the solidarity of the Angolan people and government who join together and share the pain of the brotherly Brazilian people”.
The floods have left a trail of devastation resulting in landslides, ruined roads and collapsed bridges across the Rio Grande do Sul state. Essential services like electricity and communications have been disrupted and according to the Civil Defense Agency which referenced data from Corsan, the water utility company, more than 800,000 individuals are currently without access to clean water supply.
In the state in Southern Brazil, there is a record of about 147 deaths and 125 persons missing as a result of the rising flood situation.
Brasilia has released an additional two million euros to help victims. The weather outlook remains ‘extremely alarming’ as it poses a continued threat.
