Drone footage reveals massive destruction brought by heavy flood in southern Brazil

RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 8, 2024: Heavy flood in the Rio Grande Do Sul state of southern Brazil has resulted in the death of more than 90 people. Striking drone video shows extensive havoc and destruction due to the heavy rains and floods in the region on Wednesday (May 8). The latest civil defense bulletin reported that 844,673 people have been affected throughout most of the state. Reportedly, 134,331 people had to abandon their homes, 115,844 were left homeless and another 18,487 remained in shelters. Military, police and security forces have rescued up to 20,000 people. Some 900 members of the army, navy, air force and "partner agencies" are taking part with at least 30 helicopters, four airplanes, 866 vehicles and 182 boats as well as 85 engineering crews.(Footage by Antonio Valiente/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)