Number of deaths from floods increases in the south of the state of Rio Grande do Sul Brazil, with local authorities citing 147 people who lost their lives. At the same time, another 127 people remain missing
Heavy rains resulted in rivers overflowing, while floods blocked roads and caused transport problems, resulting in shortages of basic goods in some areas.
Floods destroyed roads and bridges in many cities, causing landslides.
Extraordinary expenses
On Saturday afternoon, the government announced US$2.34 billion in emergency spending
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had asked Congress in previous days to declare a state of emergency in the state.