A powerful storm, classified as an extratropical cyclone, struck southern Brazil, primarily affecting the Rio Grande do Sul region, leading to at least 21 fatalities and displacing over 1,600 people. The storm severely impacted around 60 cities, while the town of Mucum reported 15 deaths from one household alone. Authorities have urged residents to prepare supplies for the next 72 hours as recovery efforts are ongoing. Concerns remain as several individuals are still missing, and the toll may increase. The situation is dire, with previous storms in the region also causing significant loss of life.
In the city of Mucum, home to about 50,000, there were 15 deaths recorded from one household impacted by the storm.
"There are still people missing. The death toll might climb higher," said local Mayor Mateus Trojan. "The town of Mucum as we knew it no longer exists."
Leite shared that one death occurred as a woman was swept away by the powerful waters during an attempted rescue.
"I regret the death of a woman in a rescue attempt over the Taquari river," he stated.
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