At least 155 people were injured, while damage from the rains forced more than 88,000 people from their homes. The floods left a wake of devastation, including landslides, washed-out roads and collapsed bridges across the state. More than 800,000 people are without a water supply, according to the civil defense agency, which cited figures from water company Corsan. In Brazil, El Niño has historically caused droughts in the north and intense rainfall in the south. Brazil needs to adjust to the effects of climate change, she said in a Friday statement, referring to a process known as adaptation.

Source: ABC News May 05, 2024 16:14 UTC