Brazil floods: Lula flies over Rio Grande do Sul as army races to rescue stranded families

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Brazil floods: Lula flies over Rio Grande do Sul as army races to rescue stranded families

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, flew with several cabinet members over the southern Rio Grande do Sul state to witness the floods that have killed at least 75 people.

Footage show helicopter crews rescuing families including babies from rooftops. More than 100 people were missing on Sunday, according to local officials

Flooding death toll in south Brazil rises to 75

Date: May 6, 2024