Rio Grande do Sul floods (Brazil, May 2024)

Key facts & figures (from news reports)

Severe floods in Brazil’s southern state left at least 90 people dead, 131 missing, and 155,000 homeless. The capital Porto Alegre was cut off as roads, airports and water treatment plants were submerged. Almost 500,000 people were without power, and five hydroelectric dams were shut down.

‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill 90, displace thousands

How EvacTracker could help

Tracking evacuees and relief‑camp populations would help allocate resources and ensure the most vulnerable receive aid. Boats and helicopters could use real‑time location data to prioritise rescues in inundated neighbourhoods.