He Government of Chile extended his condolences for the floods that have affected Rio Grande do Sulin Braziland They have left more than 50 dead and about 70 missing.
Through a statement issued by the Chancelleryfrom the Executive said to express “his regret for the floods that have affected the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul and that have left dozens dead, missing and injured.”
“Along with regretting the damage caused by the rains, Chile sends its deepest condolences and solidarity to the Government and people of Brazilespecially to the families of the victims, and expresses its willingness to provide any help that is required,” they added in the letter.
In a latest report issued by local authorities, during Saturday morning, the death toll from the floods rose to 56while There were 67 missing people and almost 25 thousand were displaced.
The storms recorded in the state bordering Uruguay and Argentina have affected more than half of the 497 cities in the stateaffecting roads and bridges; land displacements and the partial collapse of a dam at a hydroelectric plant.
In Porto Alegrethe capital of Rio Grande do Sul, The Guiaba River overflowed, affecting some streets and, in addition, it was decided to suspend the operation of the local international airport for an indefinite period.
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