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Rio Grande do Sul storms displace thousands and disrupt water supply

Severe storms and strong winds in Rio Grande do Sul have caused widespread damage across 117 municipalities. The Civil Defense reported that 2,686 people have been displaced from their homes, with the municipality of Minas do Leão recording the highest number of displaced persons at 500.

The weather event, attributed to a cold front rather than a bomb cyclone, resulted in one death and five injuries.

Water supply has been significantly impacted. The utility company Corsan reported that at the peak of the occurrence, approximately 850,000 connections were without water. As of recent updates, 93,065 properties remain affected by water shortages, with 24 municipalities still facing issues related to power outages affecting water infrastructure.

Entities

Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul · Corsan · Defesa Civil · Defesa Civil do Rio Grande do Sul · INMET · Minas do Leão · Montenegro · Novo Hamburgo · Rio Grande do Sul · Rio Grande do Sul Civil Defense · Sapiranga

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Previsão 5 dias – EPAGRI/CIRAM [ciram.epagri.sc.gov.br]