8 deaths in Brazil due to severe rainfall following record drought, linked to climate change.

Eight people have died in Brazil due to severe rainfall following the country's worst drought on record, attributed to climate change. Central and southeastern regions faced winds up to 62 mph and significant rainfall, which caused infrastructure damage and fatalities. While the rain was welcomed in Brasília after over 165 days of drought, the prolonged dry conditions previously led to widespread wildfires, including in the Amazon and Pantanal.

October 12, 2024
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