Guterres regrets the floods in Brazil and attributes them to the climate crisis

The secretary general of United Nations, António Guterreslamented this Wednesday the serious floods in Brazilwhich has already left 1.5 million people affected and 100 dead in the south of the South American country, and attributed them to the “devastating effects” of the climate crisis.

“The Secretary-General stresses that catastrophes like this are a reminder of the devastating effects of climate crisis about lives and livelihoods. (E) reiterates its call for rapid international action to put an end to the chaotic effects of climate change”declared Stephane DujarricSpokesperson for the Secretary General of UN.

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The brief statement also indicates that Guterres is “deeply saddened” by the loss of life – 100 deaths so far in the state of Rio Grande do Soul and another who died in Santa Catarina– for the damage caused due to these heavy rains and floods.

“(António Guterres) Expresses its condolences and solidarity Government and for the people of Brazil, as well as the families of the victims. The team of United Nations on the ground is willing to help the people of Brazil in these difficult times”, complete the text.

The official report on this storm, which began a few weeks ago, also includes 129 missing and 372 injured in the area itself. Rio Grande do Soulwhere 80% of municipalities are totally or partially submerged and around 230,500 people have had to leave their homes.

The total number of victims is around 1.5 million people, many of whom are awaiting rescue in the most damaged areas.

They were also destroyed thousands of homes and infrastructuresuch as bridges or roads, and the airport Porto Alegre It became an immense lagoon, which forced it to completely stop its operations until the end of this month.

Source: Elcomercio

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